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Implement a successful discharge planning process
Briefings on Long-Term Care, September 1, 2008
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Discharge planning can be a confusing process, with details that can often be overlooked.
Case managers are typically responsible for the discharge planning process while patients are in a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) because they are involved with the patient’s insurance.
In long-term care, this is the social worker’s responsibility. On top of all the social worker’s responsibilities, discharge planning is still an important aspect of resident care.
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