When should discharge planning begin quizlet?

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When should the discharge planning process begin?
When should the nurse begin discharge planning for a client?
What is the discharge planning process?

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Assessment: of the patient as to their requirements based on what they could do before.
-symptoms reported following discharge from ward/clinical unit e.g. fever, increased incisional drainage, unrelieved pain, discomfort

Discussion: with the patient or his/her support person representative regarding what is required [self needs discussed][need to identify who that person is or if there is a support person]
-required medications, when and how to take, side effects
-care of incision site, dressings, bathing recommendations
-activities allowed and prohibited, and when they can start again e.g. driving car, returning to work
-dietary modifications, restrictions

Planning: for transition to home or transfer to another care facility

Determining if home care is required in form of services or other support is needed
-when discharged home, patients are expected/encouraged to do self care, assisted by family or carer.
wound dressing, catheter, drain care, physical therapy, antibiotics, medication etc

Referrals to home care agency and/or appropriate support organizations in the community, identifying who this may be.

Arranging for follow-up appointments or tests.

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When should the discharge planning process begin?

The process of discharge planning prepares you to leave the hospital. It should begin soon after you are admitted to the hospital and at least several days before your planned discharge. The January 23/30, 2013, issue of JAMA has several articles on readmissions after discharge from the hospital.

When should the nurse begin discharge planning for a client?

Ideally, discharge planning starts as soon as you are admitted to hospital. And ideally, it also involves you and your family, as well as hospital staff.