Discharge from hospital to home can be hard for all involved. Your family member may be very ill even though he or she no longer needs hospital care. You need to prepare to take your family member home. After discharge, you may assume even more responsibilities. This guide has facts to help you prepare.
The Next Step in Care resource Hospital-to-Home Discharge Guide provides practical strategies for navigating health care transitions.
You may also find useful, Going Home: What You Need to Know, a checklist that will help you gather necessary information.