A hospital discharge is coming
Prepare the written instructions, equipment, transport, warning signs and first handover before the person leaves the ward.
Useful before you enquire
Make the care decision clearer.
Choose the situation that brought you here, then use the relevant guide or planning tool.
You are not sure how much help is needed
Map the periods the family cannot cover and distinguish reminders, supervision and hands-on help.
You are unsure whether the task needs a nurse
Start from the task rather than the job title. Clinical procedures and clinical decisions need the appropriate healthcare professional.
You are comparing people or quotes
Check identity, relevant experience, written duties, current costs, backup arrangements and the contracting terms.