Week 12 - Discharge planning and care transition Flashcards
1
Q
the period following hospital discharge is a vulnerable time for patients when errors and poorly coordinated care are common
A
discharge planning
2
Q
__% of AEs occur within __ days of discharge
A
20
30
3
Q
When should discharge planning begin?
A
As soon as possible; although sometimes it isn’t until 24-48 hours from admission for places like the ER
4
Q
What is the IDEAL acronym?
A
Include discuss educate assess listen
5
Q
With the patient or family, discuss five key areas to prevent problems at home. What are the 5 key areas?
A
What life at home will be like Review medications Highlight warning signs and problems Explain test results Make follow-up appointments
6
Q
When should medicatoin reconciliation occur?
A
Ideally at admission and throughout, but definitely prior to discharge
7
Q
What is the no fixed address project?
A
- Goal of the project is to provide housing to paitents with no “fixed address” prior to leaving the hospital setting
- Hiring a housing advocate
- Providing income support
8
Q
What are benefits of the no fixed address project?
A
- Physical address to apply to social supports
- Physical home to protect from elements
- Emotionally important – feel better about themselves – shows we care
