When a Las Vegas Patient is in the Hospital, a Discharge Planner Will Ensure Their Post-Hospitalization Quality of Care
If you are hospitalized, between the diagnosis, treatment, and discharge, you will likely have an interaction with a hospital staff member called the Discharge Planner. A discharge planner will help plan your recovery after hospitalization.
When a patient is discharged, the hospital is still responsible for making sure they are safe and have a discharge plan. The benefits of a discharge plan are to ensure medical follow up with patients after they leave the hospital, and to help prevent adverse events, decreasing the likelihood a patient will be readmitted. Hospitals can also help prepare family and friends for the task of caring for the patient by providing education and support.
Proper discharge planning means that a hospital has taken the crucial steps to evaluate and implement the most effective outreach and continued care for each patient’s unique needs.
BrightStar Care of Las Vegas works closely with discharge planners, physician offices, and social workers to ensure continuation of care at home after hospitalization.
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Source: https://cipherhealth.com/the-importance-of-proper-post-discharge-planning/