Discharge Criteria for Patient Hospitalized for Heart Failure

Has the patient achieved dry weight?

Is the patient able to walk without dyspnea or dizziness?

Has the patient's blood pressure been adequately controlled and the optimal blood pressure range identified?

Is renal function stable or improving?

Is the patient in fluid balance?

Were intravenous inotroptic agents used during the admission?

Number of hours since intravenous inotropic agents discontinued

Number of hours stable on an oral heart failure regimen

Has a flexible diuretic plan been developed?

Has a call to the patient within 3 days been scheduled?

Has a followup visit with the health care provider been scheduled for 5-10 days after discharge?

• sodium restriction?

• fluid limitation?

• medication schedule?

• exercise prescription?

• when to call the health care provider and how to handle an emergency?

• sodium restriction?

• fluid limitation?

• medication schedule?

• exercise prescription?

• when to call the health care provider and how to handle an emergency?