Your Discharge Planning Checklist

Key findings used in wiki

• The checklist is for patients and their caregivers preparing to leave a hospital, nursing home, or other care setting, and is meant to be used throughout the stay.
• Patients and caregivers are told to talk with the doctor and staff, such as a discharge planner, social worker, or nurse, about each item.
• Items include asking where care will be provided after discharge (for example home health care) and whether medical equipment is needed and who will arrange it.
• Patients are told to write down every drug they take and review the list with staff before leaving.