Discharge Planning Multidisciplinary Round SOP

Standard process for conducting a daily multidisciplinary discharge planning round to review barriers, home equipment, transportation, and follow-up needs.

Steps

• The charge nurse opens the daily discharge round
• The charge nurse confirms the active discharge list
• The case manager reviews discharge barriers
• The social worker reviews social and placement needs
• The bedside nurse confirms home equipment needs
• The therapist verifies mobility and equipment recommendations
• The discharge coordinator confirms transportation arrangements
• The physician confirms follow-up and discharge readiness
• The team escalates unresolved barriers
• The charge nurse documents the round outcomes