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Home needs a plan

Illustrated Story B16, with a text transcript.

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Eight-panel illustrated story, Home needs a plan. Joyce, an older Black woman, is improving but still has delirium. When discharge is discussed, her daughter explains that Joyce lives alone and still needs help. Staff discuss assessing support needs and the available options. Her daughter asks about follow-up and whom to contact. Joyce prepares to move after an agreed plan. Footer: Going home with delirium needs a safe support plan.

Being better than yesterday does not necessarily mean someone can manage safely at home. People may still have delirium, weakness or other care needs when staff discuss going home.

Be clear about what help is actually available and what tasks remain difficult. Ask about checks of what the person can manage, help to regain everyday skills, medicines, further appointments and whom to contact if things worsen. The plan should reflect the person’s needs and the support people can provide, rather than assuming that family members will manage everything.

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Story text

  1. Panel 1. Joyce is improving, but still has delirium.

  2. Panel 2.

    • Doctor: We’re discussing the next stage of care.

  3. Panel 3.

    • Denise: She lives alone. I can’t be there all day.

  4. Panel 4.

    • Denise: She still needs help getting to the toilet.

  5. Panel 5.

    • Nurse: We need to assess what support is needed.

  6. Panel 6.

    • Doctor: Let’s discuss the available options.

  7. Panel 7.

    • Denise: Who follows her up, and who do we call?

  8. Panel 8. The move follows an agreed support plan.

Bottom band. Going home with delirium needs a safe support plan.

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