Perhaps in this portion we might also make a list of things to look for/ask for when setting up home health care.
You will have most of what you need already in place by the time you need to call someone in, and some of these seem like no-brainers...but some of the things that immediately come to mind are...

Designated space (on a convenient level close to a bathroom and food preparation area) for the patient's bed with enough space around it for an IV pole and a small overbed table.

extra supply of linens specific to the patient and caregiver.

Portable commode

urinal

book case for medicines and light reading material

bedside chair which is comfortable to rest in.
Because the patient will need to get out of bed, and the caregiver will need to sink into it occasionally.

Small icebucket to keep meds and feedings fresh and save a few steps to and from the kitchen. (You don't think this is important, wear a pedometer for a few days!)

Sufficient lighting in this room/space for someone to start and maintain IV access, hang the correct meds, read fine print, etc.

Chime in here folks, I am running out of ideas...

Andrea