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This document is part of the "Rehab and Beyond" manual. It covers Seattle-area community resources, independent and supported living options, modifying your home for safety, state and federal requirements for becoming an employer, online guides for hiring and managing assistants, background checks, financial support through COPES, recreation and entertainment, clothing, and adaptive products. It also contains samples of a Discharge Checklist, a “Help Wanted” Ad for a Caregiver, a Caregiver Application, a Weekly Caregiver Checklist, and a Daily Routine List.

This handout is for patients of UWMC's 8-North Rehabiliitation unit and their families. It explains why hospital patients have a greater risk of falling, and tells how staff work with patients to help keep them safe.

This handout explains what to expect, how to prepare, and how to plan for recovery from surgery to remove hemorrhoids, also called a hemorrhoidectomy.

This handout answers common questions about hepatitis C, and what it means to receive a lung from a donor who has tested positive for the virus.

This handout explains a hepatobiliary scan, a procedure used to evaluate problems in the liver and gallbladder. It includes how to prepare for the scan, how the scan works, how it is done, what the patient may feel during the scan, and how to get the results.

This handout is for patients who take warfarin (Coumadin). It explains quality, safety, and effectiveness issues related to the use of herbal products. It includes warning signs for stroke and signs and symptoms of bleeding problems.

This handout explains a procedure called hip arthroscopy, which may be done to treat femoroacetabular impingement. It also details the "package price" offered by UW Medicine Sports Medicine Center for this procedure.

This document provides instructions for using a nasogastric (NG) feeding tube at home with your baby. It includes the steps to follow, supplies you will need, helpful visual aids, and common questions and concerns. It is very important to follow the instructions carefully to safely feed your baby. This handout also provides a link and QR code to video instructions. 

This handout is a checklist of things to make sure the home is a safe and helpful place for patients recovering from total hip or knee joint replacement surgery.

This handout explains why it is important for people with diabetes to watch how much sodium (salt) they eat. It includes tips on foods you can eat instead of high-sodium options.