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                          Discharge Documentation

Documentation is important (and necessary) when discharging a resident to move to a higher degree of care, house rule violation(s), death, or other incidents that may occur. In many states, documentation of a discharge is law.

A Discharge Summary can assist in assuring that proper documentation has been completed. A Discharge Summary should include, in addition to the basic information on the resident, the following items:  

• Special Instructions
• Reason for the discharge
• To whom the resident was discharged
• How the resident was transported
• If a responsible party was handling the discharge, who are they, and what is their relationship to the resident
• Who has been provided a copy of the medications and med sheet
• Has the resident (or responsible party) acknowledged:  medications and med sheet have been provided, Medicare and other ID cards have been provided, items in the safe have been returned, a copy of emergency information has been provided and resident's furniture has been returned.
• A list of people who have been given a copy of the Discharge Summary
• Signature of resident (or responsible party) and the employee handling the discharge, and date

 For your FREE copy of Discharge Documentation, including sample policies, procedures, and form, e-mail kathi@pcalic.com, visit our website at www.pcalic.com or call 1-800-673-2558.