Patient Discharge Process
Clinical workflow for safely discharging patients with proper documentation and follow-up.
Steps
- 1
Physician discharge order
Physician reviews case and writes discharge order.
- 2
Medication reconciliation
Review and reconcile all medications with discharge prescriptions.
- 3
Prepare discharge summary
Document diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up instructions.
- 4
Patient education
Explain medications, wound care, activity restrictions, and warning signs.
- 5
Schedule follow-up
Book follow-up appointments with primary care or specialists.
- 6
Coordinate home care
Arrange home health, equipment, or therapy if needed.
- 7
Final vital signs
Take and record final vital signs before discharge.
- 8
Transport and release
Arrange transport and complete discharge paperwork.
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