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Filling out The Hospital Experience survey is essential for improving how healthcare systems work with family caregivers. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to help you navigate the online form with ease and confidence.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the survey.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the survey and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by stating your relationship to the patient. Select one option from the list, such as spouse, partner, parent, daughter/son, other relative, friend, or specify if none apply.
3. Indicate how your family member was admitted to the hospital. Choose from emergency room or planned admission.
4. Fill in the reason for your family member's hospital stay.
5. Provide the age of your family member.
6. In the admission section, answer various questions regarding information and support given to you during their admission.
7. Continue with the needs assessment for caregivers. Answer if staff inquired about your skills, comfort level, and availability regarding caregiving tasks.
8. In the discharge preparation section, respond to whether the staff informed you well in advance about your family member’s discharge, shared decisions needed for care options, and provided necessary resources.
9. For communication, indicate if you received understandable medical information, printed materials in your language, or access to interpreters.
10. Answer whether hospital staff provided you with training related to caregiving tasks like medication management and condition observation.
11. In the discharge instructions section, confirm if you were given clear instructions on diet, activity, and symptoms related to your family member's care.
12. Finally, reflect on your overall satisfaction with the preparation received from hospital staff during and after your family member’s stay.
13. At the end of each section, feel free to add comments or further explanations regarding your experiences.
14. Once you have completed the survey, save your changes. You may also have options to download, print, or share the survey results.

Complete The Hospital Experience survey online today to share your valuable insights!