IN THE HOSPITAL AND NOT SURE WHATS HAPPENING?
MOST PATIENTS AND FAMILIES FEEL OVERWHELMED, UNSURE WHATS NORMAL, UNSURE WHAT TO ASK. PLAINSPEAK HEALTH HOSPITAL SURVIVAL TOO
How It Works- Three easy steps to clarity and confidence
PlainSpeak Health Hospital Survival ToolKit
Everything you need to know before, During, & After a Hospital Stay
WHAT'S INSIDE:
* WHO'S WHO: EVERY PERSON YOU'LL MEET IN THE HOSPITAL
* HOW A HOSPITAL STAY ACTUALLY WORKS, STEP BY STEP
* WHAT ER BOARDING IS-AND WHY IT HAPPENS
* QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR EVERY SINGLE DAY
* MEDICATIONS: WHAT TO TELL, WHAT TO ASK, WHAT TO WATCH
* UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIAGNOSIS WITHOUT THE JARGON
* HOW TO BE THE BEST ADVOCATE FOR YOUR LOVED ONE
* PREPARING FOR DISCHARGE BEFORE IT SNEAKS UP ON YOU
* WHAT HAPPENS IN THE ICU (AND WHY IT LOOKS SCARY)
* YOUR RIGHTS AS A PATIENT- PLAIN AND SIMPLE
* AFTER YOU GO HOME: THE FIRST 7 DAYS
* QUICK-REFERENCE SHORTS & FILL- IN TOOLS
Clinician Created
34+ years of medical and nursing experience
What Else Can You Get From PlainSpeak Health
Personal "What's Normal vs Concerning Guide"
A custom guide based on your diagnosis, symptoms, imaging, and treatment plan.
* Normal and expected symptoms after your procedure/diagnosis
* Changes that deserve closer attention
* When to call your provider
* When to "go now, don't wait"
Plain Language, No Medical Jargon
If a medical term is unavoidable, it is explained once, simply and clearly. You'll actually understand what you're reading-no need for a medical degree to decipher it.
Clear Next Steps-Not Vague Advice
Know exactly what to do and when. No more wondering "is this normal?" or "should I call someone?" Every scenario comes with a clear action plan.
Created by a Clinician with over 34+ Years Experience
Your guide is created by Arnold Facklam, MSN, NP, FHM
-a nurse practitioner with over 34 years of experience in the healthcare industry who has worked in ICUs, Emergency, and Hospital Medicine both clinical and administrative
Transform Your Health with PlainSpeak HEALTH
Tools You Can Share
Share your guide with family members or caregivers so everyone is on the same page about your recovery. Perfect for keeping loved ones informed.
Confidence Between Appointments
Stop worrying about every symptom. Know whats normal so you can focus on healing, not stressing. Sleep better knowing you have answers.
So you can recover without fear
and know when action truly matters.
About your clinician
Credentials
- Nurse Practitioner
- Fellow in Hospital Medicine
- Acute and Critical Care Experience
- Flight Nurse w/ Paramedic Credentials
"I bring unmatched frontline experience and visionary leadership to healthcare, with a distinguished career spanning from helicopter rescues to healthcare boardrooms."
"My mission has been to lead where care is complex, and outcomes matter most. Working hard to deliver the care I would want for my own family."
-Arnold Facklam, MSN, NP, FHM
Clinical Experience
My clinical foundation was built over nearly 34 years of acute and intensive adult and pediatric experience, as a staff nurse in the wards, units, and emergency departments, as a nurse practitioner working in acute and critical care and as a flight nurse with paramedic credentials with Mercy Flight of Western New York
National Recognition & Advocacy
Arnold is nationally recognized for advancing the visability, capability and leadership of Advanced Practice Providers. His writing extends to The Hospitalist magazine and has been interviewed for articles on healthcare in Medscape and The Hospitalist magazine on the evolving role of Advanced Practice Providers.
- Advisory Council Member-serving on the advisory council for NPs and PAs with the Society of Hospital Medicine
- Media Featured-Featured on television news segments covering medical topics and patient education.
- Fellow in Hospital Medicine- prestigous FHM designation from the Society of Hospital Medicine for commitment to excellence
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Ready to recover with confidence?
What You're Paying For
PlainSpeak Health provides personalized education, translation of medical language and Hospital Survival ToolKits - not diagnosis, treatment, or medical decision-making.
We help turn complex medical reports into clear everyday explanations so you can feel calmer, more informed, and better prepared to talk with you healthcare provider.
How Payment Works
- Click on the above button
- Self-pay only (no insurance billing)
- Secure online checkout
- Delivered digitally
- Reciept provided for your record
Important Notes
PlainSpeak Health does not replace your healthcare provider. We translate the medical language not the clinical significance. If urgent symptoms occur, seek medical care immediately.
