Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Make sure that all forms and list correctly note the
patient new location.
You are responsible that plans are made for continuing of care
as needed.
You as a nurse often identify an ongoing patient need that
could be addressed by a community agency.
Making referrals to agencies that provide a variety of home
services is becoming a vital extension of home care.
Encourage patients to call the unit or the physician if they have
any concern
When post discharge call is made it should be documented for
legal purposes.
DISCHARGE