… They’re the expert on you. Discharge planners need to understand your living situation and support system. The more present your caregiver is at the hospital, the better sense discharge … A simple acronym – SMART – can help you understand what’s expected of you and what kind of questions you need to ask. At discharge, you and the care team should review: S – Signs and … arranged R – Recommendations and restrictions for the patient's care T – Talk about any questions or concerns you have before discharge If you don’t understand something, ask! There are …