Welcome!

PICTURE-THIS is part of a growing community of critical illness survivors, their family caregivers, and their support systems.

This website is intended to:

• Highlight research in the PICTURE-THIS Laboratory
• Provide a “living toolkit” to survivors and families

We want this to be a dynamic space that responds to the lived experiences of survivors and families. Please send constructive feedback – or additional resources – to our webmaster.

ICU Family Toolkit

This space currently has 4 main items:

1. A link to a comprehensive ICU Family Workbook

2. An abbreviated bootcamp/checklist of things to do while the person you’re caring for is in the hospital

3. An abbreviated bootcamp/checklist of things to do after discharge from the hospital

4. A living “asset map” of resources

Comprehensive ICU Family Workbook

Things to do while the person you’re caring for is in the hospital

Preventing critical illness can be a lot of work. Here are some things that can help before hospital discharge:

1. Ask questions – and take notes!
2. Work with the care team to map out “action items” for a safe discharge, especially:

• Have we started to organize financial resources/assets/insurance/POA?
• Have we identified needed equipment & home modifications?
• Who will help my loved one with new challenges with moving, thinking, or spirits?
• How long is my loved one likely to need my support for daily activities? How much time?
• Who will we call with new needs after discharge?

3. Share your perspectives, experiences & context with the care team
4. Involve other friends and family
5. Set aside at least 15 minutes every day to do something you enjoy – whether it’s taking a walk, reading, meditating, or having coffee with a friend.

Things to do after discharge from the hospital

Preventing critical illness can be a lot of work. Here are some things that can help before hospital discharge:

1. Ask questions – and take notes!
2. Work with the care team to map out “action items” for a safe discharge, especially:

• Have we started to organize financial resources/assets/insurance/POA?
• Have we identified needed equipment & home modifications?
• Who will help my loved one with new challenges with moving, thinking, or spirits?
• How long is my loved one likely to need my support for daily activities? How much time?
• Who will we call with new needs after discharge?

3. Share your perspectives, experiences & context with the care team
4. Involve other friends and family
5. Set aside at least 15 minutes every day to do something you enjoy – whether it’s taking a walk, reading, meditating, or having coffee with a friend.

Asset Map