Patient Safety Tool: Patient/Family Discharge Planning Checklist

Sabrina Rodak -

The Society of Hospital Medicine offers a free patient/family discharge planning checklist as part of its Clinical Toolbox for Geriatric Care.

The checklist is designed to help patients prepare for their transition from the hospital to home, and addresses areas such as medication adherence and follow-up appointments.

Sign up for our FREE E-Weekly for more coverage like this sent to your inbox!

Download the patient/family discharge planning checklist for use in your own facility.

Note: View our database providing more than 400 reports that link to free downloadable and adaptable tools for use in surgery centers, hospitals and other organizations by clicking here.

More Articles on Patient Safety:

Patient Safety Tool: Perinatal Patient Safety Program Roadmap
Patient Safety Tool: TeamSTEPPS Training Module for Primary Care

Duke University Health System Temporarily Restricts Patient Visits to Surgery Centers Due to Influenza

Copyright © 2024 Becker's Healthcare. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Cookie Policy. Linking and Reprinting Policy.