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Educate the patient and family in plain language about the patient’s condition, the discharge process, and next steps throughout the hospital stay. Assess how well doctors and nurses explain the diagnosis, condition, and next steps in the patient’s care to the patient and family and use teach back.
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During your stay, your doctor and the staf will work with you to plan for your discharge. You and your caregiver (a family member or friend who may be helping you) are important members of the planning team. You can use this checklist to prepare for your discharge.
The facility must develop and implement an effective discharge planning process that focuses on the resident’s discharge goals, the preparation of residents to be active partners, and effectively transition them to post-discharge care, and the reduction of factors leading to preventable readmissions.
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The goal of the IDEAL Discharge Planning strategy is to engage patients and family members in the transition from hospital to home, with the goal of reducing adverse events and preventable readmissions.
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- Step 1: Download The Template
- Step 2: Fill Out The Discharge Plan
- Step 3: Educate The Patient and Store The Plan
Download the Discharge Plan Template, fill out patient details, assess the patient's medical condition, functional abilities, and support systems, and establish recovery goals. We've also included a discharge plan example for your reference.
Start by determining if the patient will be discharged to their home or another healthcare facility. List all medications, dosages, and administration instructions while educating the patient and caregivers about proper medication management. Next, identify and provide the necessary medical equipment, assistive devices, and supplies required for re...
Finally, the patient and caregivers should receive comprehensive education on proper care for a successful recovery. Organize and securely keep all documentation related to the patient's care. This ensures easy access for future reference.
During your stay, your doctor and the staff will work with you to plan for your discharge. You and your caregiver (a family member or friend who may be helping you) are important members of the planning team. You and your caregiver can use this checklist to prepare for your discharge.
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Apr 3, 2023 · Discharge planning is the process of transitioning a patient from one level of care to the next. Ideally, discharge plans are individualized instructions provided to the patient as they move from the hospital to home or instructions provided to subsequent healthcare providers as they move to a longer-term care facility. [1]
