subject: Intensive Health Care at Home planning [print this page] During the transition from the hospital to home health care families will have a support network to lean on, including a team of medical professionals doctors, nurses, therapists, home health aides, and equipment suppliers. At many hospitals, a staff social worker can help coordinate this team. The social worker also may be able to help arrange home nursing and respiratory services, public health nurse support, medical follow-up, and emotional support.
