Therapy Discharge Planning
Assess clients’ readiness for discharge, and identify appropriate follow-up on the care to be provided to patients and/or clients
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Patient Care
Levels
Plan clients’ discharge and assess readiness for discharge for routine cases
Perform individual needs assessments required for discharge purposes
Assess the adequacy of the services to meet post- discharge needs
Formulate discharge plans with multi-disciplinary teams
Prepare discharge documentations and appropriate handover
Engage and educate clients and their caregivers on effective self-management
Review efficacy of discharge plans developed by junior therapists.
Perform assessments required for complex cases
Formulate discharge plans for complex cases
Review reasons for client readmissions
Recommend post- discharge alternatives where deviations from discharge plans occur
Review discharge plans developed by junior therapists
Develop frameworks and procedures relevant to discharge planning
Develop guidelines and procedures in performing discharge planning
Foster partnerships with external stakeholders to enhance continuity of care
Streamline procedures and processes for discharge planning
Drive adoption of emerging technology to expedite and facilitate discharge processes