About Post-Hospitalisation Care
A coordinated home-support arrangement for people transitioning from hospital to home.
Who may enquire about this service?
Families who need temporary or ongoing assistance after a hospital stay.
What may be discussed?
- Discussion of discharge instructions and daily support needs
- Help with agreed personal-care routines
- Mobility and meal-time assistance within role
- Coordination with family and treating team as agreed
Preparing for the discussion
- Share the home location and preferred dates or schedule.
- Explain the everyday support being requested and what the family can manage.
- For clinical services, have current instructions from the treating healthcare team available through an agreed appropriate channel.
- Identify the family contact and preferred communication method.
Before arranging care
JNS will ask about the location, desired schedule, the support being requested and any relevant care instructions. The family and JNS should agree the service description, responsibilities, staffing arrangement, charges and contact process before the start date.
Important scope and safety information
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Frequently asked questions
Can care be arranged soon after discharge?
Contact JNS with the general support requirement, home location and preferred start date. Availability and suitability must be confirmed.
Should we share the discharge summary?
The treating team’s instructions should guide care. Share documents only through an appropriate private method agreed with the relevant professional.
Can we combine nursing and attendant help?
The requested duties can be discussed, with clinical and non-clinical roles clearly separated.