When does Discharge Planning Begin? - ANSWERBEGINS ON ADMISSION
Purpose of discharge planning - ANSWERAnticipates patients needs AFTER discharge>helps with transfer to next level of care>Reduces the stay time, readmissions>it is imporatnat to assess, assess, assses abilities pre and pos...
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When does Discharge Planning Begin? - ANSWERBEGINS ON ADMISSION
Purpose of discharge planning - ANSWERAnticipates patients needs AFTER discharge>helps with
transfer to next level of care>Reduces the stay time, readmissions>it is imporatnat to assess, assess,
assses abilities pre and post admit>MAKE SURE ALL NEEDS ARE MET BEFORE DISCHARGE
Medication reconciliation - ANSWERCompares what they are taking at home to what dr's are in
health care setting. Do at every time a transition of care takes place.
JCAHO Requirements - ANSWERMedication: pt needs to know action, dose, route,
schedule>Knowldge of diseases, expected progression, when to seek Tx>Nutrition & modified
diets>Pt/fa,ily responsibilites>Maintance of grooming and hygeine.
Rules of discharge planning - ANSWERBegin at admission>Anticipate problems of self care>Assess
support systems>Identify needs EARLY>Make referrals as soon as possible>involve pt/family early in
decision making
Discharge summary - ANSWERPut in lay terms>Written instruction>phone numbers & contact
person>next dr's appt.>Copy given to pt/family>Attach handouts>
Acute Rehab - ANSWERPt. can do 3hrs per day of therapy>Medical supervion>Needs
multidisciplinary, coordinated program of care>Clear & realistic goals>Has clear post rehab discharge
plan
Discharge Documentation - ANSWEREvaluation of pt. understanding>summary of pt's condition>
How they left?>On what?>With who?>by what transportation?
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