My After-Hospital Care Plan
The one sheet the patient takes home: why I was here, my medicines, my appointments, what to watch for, whom to call. Large print, plain words
What it is
A patient-held care plan template: diagnosis in plain words, medicine schedule by time of day, appointments, pending tests, warning signs with actions, contacts — designed to go on the fridge.
Where to use it
Completed with the patient before discharge; copy in the chart; copy to the family doctor. Evidence for: Standard 6 — discharge information (means of verification: plan given, copy in chart). Evidence for: Standard 6 — discharge information (means of verification: plan given, copy in chart). Evidence for: Standard 6 — discharge information (means of verification: plan given, copy in chart). Evidence for: Standard 6 — discharge information (means of verification: plan given, copy in chart). Evidence for: Standard 6 — discharge information (means of verification: plan given, copy in chart). Evidence for: Standard 6 — discharge information (means of verification: plan given, copy in chart).
Translate and adapt
English master edition. Georgian and other translations are added as they are clinically reviewed. Any facility may translate, add its logo and adapt wording to local practice — keeping the ASF block, the source attribution and the licence line on the sheet. Clinical thresholds and drug doses must be confirmed against national protocols before use.
The same code is printed on the tool itself. Scan it in any facility to reach this page.
Discharge Checklist — Nothing Leaves the Ward Unfinished
Teach-Back — Ask, Explain, Check
Going Home? Five Questions Before You Leave
Post-Discharge Phone Call — 48 to 72 Hours
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