About Post-Operative Care
Home support after an operation, coordinated around the discharge instructions and follow-up plan.
Who may enquire about this service?
Patients returning home after surgery who need help with daily routines or an agreed nursing arrangement.
What may be discussed?
- Assistance with agreed recovery routines
- Personal-care and mobility support within assigned duties
- Support coordinating follow-up reminders
- Communication of concerns to the family
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
What should the family prepare?
Have the discharge instructions, follow-up plan and any relevant written care instructions available through an appropriate private process.
Does post-operative care include wound treatment?
Wound assessment and treatment require an appropriate clinician. Any dressing support must follow the treating team’s instructions and professional scope.
Can short-term support be arranged?
JNS can discuss a temporary arrangement subject to staff availability and the agreed schedule.