Social Work Interview Question:

What is your experience in discharge planning?

Submitted by: Muhammad

► Referrals to community resources - must demonstrate knowledge of most common resources, i.e. home health, medical equipment, Title 19, Meals-on-Wheels, mental health services.
► Discharge planning starts with the pre-admission process
► Comprehensive documentation of all activities related to discharge planning, including name and time of any phone calls, meetings or interactions.
► Communication with interdisciplinary team, resident and family
► Coordination of home health and equipment to coincide on day of discharge or earlier if training is necessary on a new piece of equipment, i.e. 4-wheeled walker, glucometer, etc.
Submitted by: Muhammad