Discharge planning

From WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

A process used to decide what a patient needs for a smooth move from one level of care to another. This is done by a social worker or other health care professional. It includes moves from a hospital to a nursing home or to home care. Discharge planning may also include the services of home health agencies to help with the patient's home care.

Discharge planning Resources

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD