Patient Discharge
Discharge process — order, med rec, teach-back education, follow-up, AVS.
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Rolled out to every employee at AutoZone (125,000), PetSmart (50,000+), A.S. Watson and Raley's (20,000) — and at larger retailers we are not permitted to name.
Built for: Healthcare · Hospitals
What's inside this template
Steps
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Discharge order
Provider writes discharge order with diagnosis, condition, activity, diet, follow-up.
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Med rec at discharge
Reconcile inpatient meds against home meds. Print discharge med list. Pharmacy review for high-risk meds.
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Patient education + teach-back
Discuss diagnosis, meds, red flags, activity, diet. Use teach-back: “Tell me in your own words…” Confirm understanding.
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Follow-up scheduling
Schedule follow-up appointments before discharge. Provide written info. Coordinate transportation if needed.
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After-visit summary
Print AVS. Review with patient. Patient signs receipt of discharge instructions.
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Final walk-out
Belongings collected. IV/lines D/C’d. Wheelchair transport. Discharge time documented.
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Rolled out to every employee at AutoZone (125,000), PetSmart (50,000+), A.S. Watson and Raley's (20,000) — and at larger retailers we are not permitted to name.