WHO IS INVOLVED WITH DISCHARGE PLANNING? - ANSWERFacility
Physicians
Nurses
PT, OT, ST
Discharge Planner - may be a nurse or social worker
Facility Case Manager/Coordinator
Third Party Payer Case Manager/Coordinator
Patient
Patient
Patient's family
Caregiver(s)
Legal guardian
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WHO IS INVOLVED WITH DISCHARGE PLANNING? - ANSWERFacility
Physicians
Nurses
PT, OT, ST
Discharge Planner - may be a nurse or social worker
Facility Case Manager/Coordinator
Third Party Payer Case Manager/Coordinator
Patient
Patient
Patient's family
Caregiver(s)
Legal guardian
WHAT IS DISCHARGE PLANNING? - ANSWER"Discharge planning is the development of an
individualised discharge plan for the patient prior to leaving hospital, with the aim of containing costs
and improving patient outcomes. Discharge planning should ensure that patients are discharged
from hospital at an appropriate time in their care and that, with adequate notice, the provision of
other services will be organised."
Who can be permitted use of PHI - ANSWERPatient
Treatment, payment, healthcare operations
What does this mean?
Can discuss treatment with healthcare members
Can release information for payment
For health care operations such as quality improvement, audits, business planning, etc.
WHERE DOES DISCHARGE PLANNING OCCUR? - ANSWERAcute care hospital
, Emergency Department
Inpatient rehab facility (IRF)
Skilled nursing facility (SNF)
Subacute care
Long term care (LTC)
Long term care hospital (LTCH)
Patient's home
Assisted living facility (ALF)
Group home
Retirement community
Family or friend's home
Outpatient clinic
School
Where do I get information to create a d/c plan? - ANSWERPatient
Consider accuracy of patient information
Dementia, speech impairments, language barriers
Family Members
Consider accuracy of patient information
Dementia, speech impairments, language barriers
Previous facility such as nursing home, assisted living, group home, etc
Medical record
PT Examination
WHEn DOES DISCHARGE PLANNING OCCUR? - ANSWERDischarge planning starts on DAY 1
Why is discharge planning important?
Goals? - ANSWER"The plan of care includes plans anticipated at the conclusion of the episode of
care. In consultation with appropriate individuals, the physical therapist plans for the conclusion of
care and provides for appropriate follow-up or referral."
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