For Health Care Providers

Going home from a hospital or rehab requires planning. This form was developed to help health care providers complete a necessary basic caregiver needs assessment in hospital, nursing home, and home health agencies. A caregiver needs assessment is necessary to create a realistic and sustainable plan for the next step in care (after discharge).  It can be created in a collaborative manner with family caregivers. This form should be completed with the person who will manage and/or provide most of the care after the patient’s discharge. A provider companion that provides guidance about the process is also available.

Assessing Family Caregivers: A Guide for Health Care Providers (pdf, 123KB)

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