Discharge planning - ANSWERpreparation to move a patient form one level of care to another
When does discharge planning begin? - ANSWERon admission
What is discharge planning based on? - ANSWERthe individual patient it's not standardized
What are some examples of high risk patients who mig...
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Discharge planning - ANSWERpreparation to move a patient form one level of care to another
When does discharge planning begin? - ANSWERon admission
What is discharge planning based on? - ANSWERthe individual patient it's not standardized
What are some examples of high risk patients who might be a discharge obstacle? - ANSWER1. no
support from family
2. abandoned
3. no clear residence status
4. no financial resources
5. need specialized rehab programs
6. terminal illness
7. alcoholism ro substance abuse disorders
What are the four key members in the patient's discharge planning? - ANSWER1. patient care
facilitators
2. care coordinators
3. social workers
4. utilization review nurses
What would a high risk patient be classified as? - ANSWER- patient who won't easily do well if needs
are not addressed
ex. patient with no money and no transportation
What are the three main objectives of discharge planning? - ANSWER1. meet clinical, social and
emotional needs of the patient with an interdisciplinary approach
2. assist with behavior improvements through medical services
3. prevent unnecessary readmission with individualized discharge
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