Effects of Ineffective Discharge Planning in Hospitals

Business Research Presentation
Effects of Ineffective Discharge
Planning in hospitals

Introduction
 Ineffective planning in hospitals is connected to
aspects involving the level of health care provided to
the patients.
 It is related to the interactions between the technical
support, health professionals, and the entire health
facility (Hesselink, Zegers, Vernooij-Dassen, Barach,
Kalkman, Flink &Suñol, 2014).
 The care providers can minimize the rates of
readmission and unfavorable events which may be
associated with ineffective planning in hospitals.

Description of the Barrier
 Ineffective discharge planning in hospitals is
associated with the administration in a hospital; and
contributes to unnecessary readmissions of patients.
 The problem may occur if the caregivers do not have
an effective understanding based on the discharge
processes (Wong, Yam, Cheung, Leung, Chan, Wong
& Yeoh, 2011).
 Therefore, the professionals should be equipped
with knowledge based on discharge planning to
conduct it effectively.

Selected Approach
 A systematic approach which is policy-driven is
proposed in this presentation as an effective
solution to ineffective discharge planning in
hospitals.
 A policy-driven discharge planning systematic
approach will be used to establish the key
processes and structures related to the discharge
system to ensure organization effectiveness is
enhanced as well as the quality of care improves
(Evans, 2012).