Discharge criteria definition
Examples of Discharge criteria in a sentence
Discharge criteria are defined and updated as part of the formal treatment planning process.
Discharge criteria Patients will be discharged back to the secondary care dermatologist or GP if one or more of the following pertains: • A definitive diagnosis has been made and a care plan established that can be delivered in secondary or primary care.
Immediately prior to Discharge, each patient shall be assessed by an appropriately qualified member of clinical staff in the patient’s current placement to ensure that the agreed Discharge criteria are met.
These guidelines should specify: • Admission criteria for paediatric high dependency care • Discharge criteria for paediatric high dependency care • Treatment of all major conditions including head injuries, meningococcal infection, asthma, status epilepticus, upper airway Written guidelines.
Discharge criteria and planning All specialised burn care services will have an agreed discharge procedure covering at least: arrangements for ensuring a copy of the latest plan of care is sent with the patient on discharge; General Practitioner (GP) communication/discharge letter within two days of discharge; feedback to referring service; patients have the contact details of whom they can telephone for advice after discharge.