Help! My loved one (or client) is going into the hospital.
Hospitalization can be challenging. If your loved one or care facility client is going into the hospital, there is information that will help prepare you to be an advocate for the patient.
This interactive and step-by-step guide will help you:
Learn the definition of important terms in a hospital setting.
Find helpful forms to fill in ahead of time to aid in communication with staff.
Discover what questions you should ask about what to expect during and after the treatment.
Learn what types of resources and assistance the loved one or client may need at home or in a care facility.
The tools in this resource are designed to instill confidence in navigating hospital care-from intake to communication, to final arrangements.