Common use of Discharge Planning Clause in Contracts

Discharge Planning. The MCO must have a protocol for quickly assessing the needs of Members discharged from a Hospital or other care or treatment facility. The MCO’s Service Coordinator must work with the Member’s PCP, the Hospital discharge planner(s), the attending physician, the Member, and the Member’s family to assess and plan for the Member’s discharge. When Long-term Services and Supports is needed, the MCO must ensure that the Member’s discharge plan includes arrangements for receiving community-based care whenever possible. The MCO must ensure that the Member, the Member’s family, and the Member’s PCP are all well informed of all service options available to meet the Member’s needs in the community.