The phone rings. Someone you love is in the hospital. Your stress level quadruples. When you turn to the internet to learn about their condition, you end up reading material on the high numbers of preventable complications caused by healthcare errors. As you continue your research you find out that hospitals are woefully understaffed. This leads to increased work pressure for doctors, nurses, and aides. It in turn increases the chances of those medical errors and the likelihood that a medical professional will simply miss important changes in a patient’s condition.Evidence-based data suggests patient-centered care will expedite recovery both during and after hospitalization. The research shows when families, friends, or caregivers participate in the patient’s care, the number of healthcare errors are reduced, and patient outcomes are improved. The healthcare industry acknowledges the importance of a patient’s circle of support and is actively encouraging them to become part of the healthcare team, thus, emphasizing patient-centered care. This guide uses a PAINFREE acronym as a reference to help families and caregivers learn what they can do to encourage recovery and stay alert to subtle changes that may indicate the start of a relapse. It helps the reader to think about all the different aspects necessary to promote recuperation and prevent mishaps. By doing so, your loved one is more likely to have a safe and swift hospital stay.