A supporter worksheet can have three sections: before care, during care, and around transition. Before care, note bills, pets, dependents, employment communication, document storage, and transportation. During care, record what contact is allowed and who handles urgent household decisions. Around transition, list agreed appointments, home expectations, and backup support. Keep clinical decisions with qualified professionals.
Use a compact comparison table in your notes. Make rows for licensing or public record, accreditation, evidence-supported care, medication process, family involvement, continuing-care planning, urgent-help instructions, cost, coverage verification, and availability. Give each facility three columns: confirmed, needs review, and not established. SAMHSA guidance supports asking about these quality areas, but the presence of a polished answer is not proof. Request the source, responsible role, date confirmed, and any limits.
- Which household tasks need an owner and a backup?
- What may supporters discuss, and what requires participant consent?
- Which expectations are mutual agreements rather than facility requirements?