Discharge Plan
A Discharge Plan is developed for a PATIENT who is scheduled for discharge from care and a copy is provided to the PATIENT on discharge.
Description
A Discharge Plan is a CARE PLAN.
A Discharge Plan is developed for a PATIENT who is scheduled for discharge from care and a copy is provided to the PATIENT on discharge.
A Discharge Plan should contain information such as:
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The planned date and time of discharge
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The treatment and support the PATIENT will receive when discharged
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Arrangements for transfer to the planned discharge destination, such as planning for returning home or transfer to another care facility
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Agreements to the Discharge Plan by relevant individuals such as the PATIENT, family, CARE PROFESSIONAL or commissioners
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Any onward referrals to home care agencies and/or appropriate support organisations in the community, where required.
Also Known As
This NHS business definition is also known by these names:
Context | Alias |
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Plural | Discharge Plans |
Where Used
Type | Link | How used |
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Data Element | CARE PLAN TYPE (COMMUNITY CARE) | references in description Discharge Plan |
Attribute | CARE PLAN TYPE FOR COMMUNITY CARE | references in description Discharge Plan |
NHS Business Definition | Child or Young Person's Mental Health Transition Plan | references in description Discharge Plan |
Attribute | DISCHARGE PLAN CONTENT AGREED BY | references in description Discharge Plan |
Data Element | DISCHARGE PLAN CONTENT AGREED DATE | references in description Discharge Plan |
Data Element | DISCHARGE PLAN CONTENT AGREED TIME | references in description Discharge Plan |
Data Element | DISCHARGE PLAN CREATION DATE | references in description Discharge Plan |
Data Element | DISCHARGE PLAN CREATION TIME | references in description Discharge Plan |
Data Element | DISCHARGE PLAN LAST UPDATED DATE | references in description Discharge Plan |
Data Element | DISCHARGE PLAN LAST UPDATED TIME | references in description Discharge Plan |
NHS Business Definition | Discharge Plan | references in description Discharge Plan |
Data Element | PLANNED DESTINATION OF DISCHARGE (HOSPITAL PROVIDER SPELL) | references in description Discharge Plan |