The Hospital Discharge Trap: “Good Luck at Home”

Hospital discharge is a high-risk moment: families get instructions, follow-ups, medication changes, and warnings - often while exhausted and overwhelmed. It’s the moment where care shifts from professionals to family coordination.

This transition is where things can slip. KinPath is being built for the “after”—helping families stabilize routines, reduce confusion, and keep the support system connected. References:

• AHRQ (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality): Care coordination resources: https://www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/care/coordination.html