Next Step in Care: Transition Guides and Checklists for Family Caregivers & Professionals

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Article Publication Date: 
3/16/2009
Summary: 
Help family caregivers better manage transitions in care with these guides. Available in English and Spanish, they help determine what issues to consider, how to seek assistance, how to manage medications, and how to better communicate with physicians and other health care professionals. The site, developed by United Hospital Fund, has resources for professionals as well.
Populations: 
Caregivers
Sources: 
Next Step in Care
Programs/Initiatives: 
HIPAA
Keywords: 
Long-Term Care
health records; medication management; worksheets; discharge; inpatient rehabilitation; admission; advance directives; Hospital-to-Home Discharge Guide;

Contact

Next Step in Care; United Hospital Fund
nextstepincare@uhfnyc.org
Phone: 
212-494-0733

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