The Guides

Care Coordination, Transitions of Care & Care Advocacy

24 pages · Printable PDF

Manage information, synchronize providers, and advocate effectively during high-stakes hospital discharges or changes in care.

What's inside

  1. 1.The Caregiver as the Bridge
  2. 2.You Are the Care Coordinator
  3. 3.Transitions of Care
  4. 4.Care Advocacy — Your Voice in the System
  5. 5.Communication Tools
  6. 6.DRIP + LOVE + GRACE in Care Coordination
  7. 7.Glossary of Medical Terms
  8. 8.References & Acknowledgments
  9. 9.The Serenity Prayer

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