Helps to facilitate the discharge of patients ready to leave the hospital who face barriers to a smooth transition from hospital to home.

Services provided by a PSW include:

• picking up medications and groceries
• light meal preparation
• personal care and homemaking services
•  follow-up phone call shortly after the settlement home to check on well-being and make referrals to other services

Clients will be assessed for barriers to discharge from the hospital and may receive help for a limited period of time with services such as meals, transportation, emergency response, respite, and one-time expenses such as the purchase or rental of mobility equipment.