Patient Discharge

Standardized discharge process — discharge order, med rec at discharge, education with teach-back, follow-up scheduling, transportation, and after-visit summary.

Steps

• Verify the discharge order is complete and authorized
• Review the patient status for discharge readiness
• Complete medication reconciliation at discharge
• Provide discharge education using teach-back
• Schedule follow-up care and referrals
• Coordinate transportation and departure readiness
• Arrange assisted transportation
• Issue the after-visit summary and discharge documents
• Document discharge completion and escalate exceptions