Home health
What is home health care after hospital discharge?
Home health may include nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, wound care, or other ordered visits. Ask what has actually been ordered before your parent leaves.
Questions to ask
- Was home health ordered?
- Which agency will call, and when should we expect the first visit?
- What services are included: nursing, therapy, wound care, medication review, or other support?
- Who does family call if the agency has not contacted us?
- What should family track between visits?
Family coordination
- Put visit dates on one calendar.
- Keep discharge papers and medication list available for the home-health team.
- Ask how concerns are communicated back to the doctor.