Aging In Place Advocate's Hospital Discharge Guide
A printable 50-page educational reference for families navigating hospital discharge planning.
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Be Prepared for Hospital Discharge
"After my mother was hospitalized for a few days following a stroke, I was called and told she was being discharged. No detailed information about her condition was provided. Once she arrived home, it became clear Mom required far more assistance than was explained and actually needed around-the-clock care. I very quickly learned how confusing discharge planning can be for families trying to understand what care is really needed at home. This educational information is based on my long experience with repeated hospitalization and discharge planning challenges my parents and other family members faced as they aged in place."
- Lloyd B. Porter, Attorney at Law, Licensed in California
Covered in this hospital discharge communication framework:
Understanding Hospital Discharge Decision-Making
Understanding Family Advocate Participation
General Discussion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Requesting a Care Conference During Discharge Planning
Understanding Medicare Discharge Requirements
General Discussion of Hospital Policy and Medicare Appeals Review Processes
Discussing safe discharge concerns with treating professionals before decisions are finalized can help slow down the discharge process for a family member who still needs inpatient care.
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The content presented in this guide provides general information on the topics discussed. It is not a substitute for specific, individualized professional legal or medical advice and cannot be construed or relied upon as such. Positive outcomes cannot be guaranteed. The use of this information does not create or constitute an attorney-client relationship. Content by attorney Lloyd B. Porter, licensed in California.