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Report on Discharge Planning of a Patient

   

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Running head: NURSING CASE STUDYDischarge plan for a patientName of the StudentName of the UniversityAuthor Note
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1NURSING CASE STUDYExecutive summaryDischarge planning acts as the quality link between community-based services, hospitals, carersand non-government organizations. Amid huge advances in healthcare, that include reduction inhospital stays, it is essential to realize the potential of discharge practices on patient healthoutcomes, wellbeing and quality of life. It enables patients to return to their home andcommunity setting after an in-patient episode. The following report will discuss the dischargeplanning of a patient Jim Karas, who was admitted to the hospital after prolonged exposure tocarbon monoxide fumes inside his car. The report will outline the precepts that are required inthe discharge process. The care plan will ensure that community-based services are integrated toimprove the health status of both the patient and his dependent wife.
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2NURSING CASE STUDYTable of ContentsIntroduction......................................................................................................................................3Discussion........................................................................................................................................3Course of action for discharge.....................................................................................................3Legal and Ethical principles........................................................................................................6Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................8References........................................................................................................................................9
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3NURSING CASE STUDYIntroductionCare transfer or discharge of patients forms an essential part of healthcare management inany hospital or aged care setting. Discharge planning ensures that the social care and healthsystems are working in a proactive fashion to support the concerned individual and his familymembers or carers to either get transferred to another healthcare setting or safely return home(Watkins, Hall & Kring 2012, p.120). Any visit to a hospital or aged care centre is intimidatingfor the concerned patients and their families. The role of a caregiver is to completely focus on themedical treatment during admission and formulate a care plan according to the events that mighthappen when the patient leaves the hospital (Shepperd et al. 2013). This report will elaborate ona discharge care plan for a patient Jim Karas and will further illustrate the ethical and legalprinciples that must be taken care of during healthcare decision making.DiscussionCourse of action for dischargeHospital discharge post admission is one of the most dangerous transitions for patients.Discharge of a patient from hospital to home needs a successful information transfer to thepatient as well as their family. This reduces readmissions and adverse events (Bar-Zeev et al.2012, p.370). I have been assigned the responsibility to discharge the patient Jim Karas in atimely manner and with utmost priority. The way of handling this transition during discharge to home or any other rehabilitationfacility is critical to the wellbeing and health of the concerned individual. Results from several
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