Discharge planning is a challenging task under the best of circumstances. For older patients, the discharge from a hospital is a critical juncture during making decisions. This article outlines effective discharge planning for geriatric patients. The discharge-planning process in hospitals is inherently complex.
For discharge, the information from many sources must be gathered regarding functional status and patient family preferences. Decisions in discharge planning Incorporating the steps into a frame work suggests a decision making process that includes Screening for discharge-planning need Assessing the patient's needs, preferences, expected prognosis, financial resources, and prior use of formal and informal care. Choice of post-acute care (PAC) modality Screening Not all elderly patients require extensive discharge planning. In this regard, two aspects of screening criteria and…
