Coordinating case management
FCs described that they were unprepared and overwhelmed by financial
costs. These related to the cost of equipment and supplies. Although
efforts were made to connect and organize respiratory vendors with FCs
prior to discharge, FCs felt that they did not have enough information
or expertise with managing this aspect of care. They reported the need
for experiential advice from other FCs who could help guide them in
determining how to get things set up at home (see Appendix 7).