A Discharge Plan is a CARE PLAN.

A Discharge Plan is developed for a PATIENT who is scheduled for discharge from care and a copy is provided to the PATIENT on discharge.

A Discharge Plan should contain information such as:

• The planned date and time of discharge
• The treatment and support the PATIENT will receive when discharged
• Arrangements for transfer to the planned discharge destination, such as planning for returning home or transfer to another care facility
• Agreements to the Discharge Plan by relevant individuals such as the PATIENT, family, CARE PROFESSIONAL or commissioners
• Any onward referrals to home care agencies and/or appropriate support organisations in the community, where required.

This supporting information is also known by these names:

Context	Alias
plural	Discharge Plans