Family care coordination checklist after hospital discharge
Discharge gets harder when every family member assumes someone else handled the detail. Use names, dates, and a simple update rhythm.
Assign owners
| Responsibility | Owner | Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy pickup and medication setup | ||
| Follow-up appointments and transportation | ||
| Home equipment and safety setup | ||
| Meals, hydration, and daily check-ins | ||
| Family updates and open decisions |
Use one family update
- What changed during the hospital stay
- Medication changes and next dose timing
- Appointments, tests, home health, or therapy
- What to watch for and who to call
- Who is doing what next