COVID passports and planning for the possibility of ending up in hospital

In this final episode of the Reasonable and Necessary COVID-19 series, Dr George Taleporos speaks to Linda Hughes, UpSkill Lead and parent to a man who has complex needs. They go into detail about why it’s so important to make a plan for ‘COVID-normal’, and the most useful tools that will help you plan for the ‘what ifs’. This interview was recorded on 19 November 2021. The following websites were referenced in this episode: Hospital Passport https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/858362/3.-Julians-Key-Health-Passport-100gsm-LHC-staple.pdf A2D Admission to discharge http://a2d.healthcare Top 5 things for hospital staff to know http://a2d.healthcare/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/TOP-5_-Information.pdf Developmental Disability WA – My Hospital Passport https://ddwa.org.au/forms-to-help-you-prepare-for-an-emergency-hospital-visit/hospital-passport-march-2020/ Part of the Reasonable and Necessary podcast – Living with COVID series. For more episodes visit: https://www.summerfoundation.org.au/resources/reasonable-and-necessary-podcast-series/