Screening Tool for Early Discharge Planning

Is the patient capable of self-care safely without assistance?

Is the patient comatose or semi-comatose?

Is the patient disoriented, confused, or forgetful?

Does the patient have a wound that is difficult for the patient to care for properly?

Does the patient have a medication schedule that is complex or unlikely to be followed?

Does the patient have an ostomy?

Does the patient have an indwelling tube or catheter?

Does the patient have a disease that has special teaching needs (like diabetes, renal failure, etc.)?

Does the patient have a terminal or pre-terminal illness?

Does the patient need rehabilitative therapy (occupational, physical, other)?

Does the patient have social problems impacting recovery?

Does the patient need special equipment and/or transportation once at home?

Does the patient need to be transferred to another facility?