His Discharge: A Case Study

Patients recently discharged from acute care back to the community are at an increased risk for hospital re-admission (3). Efficient collaboration between interdisciplinary health professionals and nurse liaison can improve discharge planning processes.

This week’s reflection paper focuses practice-based evidence and the operation of the theoretical framework of person-in-environment as each relates to discharge planning at UMPC Mercy Detoxification Unit (UPMC-MDU).

The hospital that I worked for while working as a case manager was not in network with Kaiser Permanente. It was also the time when the hospital started to hire hospitalists to manage patient care while they are a patient in the hospital. It actually worked out because it filled in the gap in patient care. The hospitalists were acting as the patient's primary care provider. Kaiser as with many other insurance have a case manager designated to ensure that the patient is meeting criteria not only for an inpatient hospital stay but for the level of care they are receiving as well such as ICU, Stepdown, or Med-Surg. I would have to give them an updated clinical information daily or every 3 days depending on the severity of illness. As a case manager, I was responsible for discharge planning and I preferred to transfer the patients to

The applicant requests an upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge to honorable. The applicant states, in effect, his discharge is unfair, because his mental condition was not acknowledged or considered. The applicant states, in effect, he had two separate offenses related to Spice, but he was never found guilty of possession, using, or purchasing Spice. The applicant contends he admitted to having tried Spice before when he was in a deep depression/anxiety state, after he was wrongfully assaulted by an El Paso, Texas, Police Officer. The applicant states, in effect, he was slammed face first into the concrete by an El Paso, Texas, Police Officer, causing severe dental fracture. The applicant contends his resulting appearances cause him to isolate himself and seek treatment from behavioral health services for atypical behavior. The applicant contends that after months of seeing a psychiatrist and psychologist, he was making progress until his identical twin brother separated, and his support system immediately deteriorated. The applicant contends he started binge drinking, even though he was under age and when he could not get alcohol, he would go ballistic. The applicant states, in effect, he unfortunately turned to Spice, which led to him be spotted

APPLICANT-PROVIDED EVIDENCE: DD Form 293, dated 11 November 2014; DD Form 214, dated 2 September 2010; Dependency/Hardship Discharge Packet, dated 9 June 2009; DA Form 31, dated 5 February 2009 (from 5 February 2009 to 24 February 2009), and 28 July 2009 (from 30 July 2009 to Indefinite); DA Form 4187, dated 25 March 2009 (duty status changed from Absent Without Leave to present for duty), and 4 August 2010 (duty status changed from dropped from rolls to present for duty); DA Form 268; dated 9 June 2009; DD Form 2648, dated 22 April 2009; DD Form 93 and SGLV-8286, dated 10 August 2008; Medical paperwork to Dr. V-T, reference to Mr. H., dated 31 July 2001; Medical paperwork from Dr. M. T., reference to Mr. H., dated 20 October 2000; DD From 4/1, 4/2, and 4/3, dated 31 October 2007; Statement for Enlistment, dated 14 November 2007; DD Form 1966/1, 1966/2, 1966/4, 1966/5, 1966/6, dated 31 October 2007; Security Clearance Application (EPSQ), dated 31 October 2007; Standard Form 86, dated 31 October 2007; DD Form 369, dated 27 August 2007; Permanent Change of Station Orders (155-00222), dated 3 June 2008; Letter from Mr. T.H. to the applicant, 20 November 2009; Christus Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital (Outpatient Discharge Instruction Record), dated 23 February 2006; Certificate of Birth, dated 8 December 2000; Transition Center Worksheet, dated 13 October 2009; Privacy Act Statement, dated 25 February 2008; DA Form 4036, dated 23 May 2008; Orders 7318003 w/ amendment,

In addition to being counseled on the issues above, he received counseling on the following: (1) that behavior for which he has been counseled may result in punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, court-martial, or adverse action such as bar for reenlistment, suspension of favorable actions (promotion, retention, schools), or other appropriate administrative sanctions; (2) that if this behavior continues, separation under the provisions of AR 635-200 may be initiated;(3) that if separated prior to ETS, that he could receive an honorable, general, or other than honorable discharge for his current term of service, or his term of service would be uncharacterized if less than 180 days had been served on active duty; (4) the basis of each characterization of service, the discharge certificates received for each, and his character of service would become part of a permanent record which may be provided to any Federal agency if they were to apply for either federal employment or security clearance; (5) the possible effects that each type of discharge would have on reenlistment, civilian employment, veteran benefits, and related matters; (6) that a general discharge would cause loss of civil service retirement credit; (7) that other than honorable discharge would result in him being reduced to the lowest rank, loss of payment of accrued leave, and loss of all benefits administered by the Veterans Administration and other federal and state agencies; (8) that separation prior to ETS may

The NMC Code (2008) charges nurses to protect confidential information, and to only use it for the purposes given – for their treatment. Therefore all patients and events mentioned in this essay are inspired by real patients and events, but names, locations, dates and other details have been altered or obscured to make identification impossible. Following the introduction of the knowledge and skills framework (DH 2004a) and emphasis on quality of health care and patient centred, interprofessional, health and social care (DH 2000; Leathard 2003; Thompson et al. 2002) health care professionals and students will need to be able to

| Some medications need to be taken on an empty stomach, where others need to be taken with food. Sometimes patients stop taking medication because they don’t know what the side effects are, so they think that it’s not helping them. Some side effects may not feel right, but the medication is still helping you and you should continue to take them as prescribed. If you feel like you can’t take them you should consult your physician before stopping them.

SSA received a phone call from Verna Goecke-PRPV inquiring if the Bond family was aware of Katlyn’s discharge from the facility. She stated that she had not heard from Mr. Bond regarding the discharge notice and according to Katlyn she had not discussed the discharge arrangements with her parents. SSA shared that two messages had been left on Karen Kohn’s cell phone. We discussed that in the event the family did not arrive to the meeting location this morning, PRPV was willing to transport Katlyn to the family home. Verna asked SSA to email the family’s home address in the even they needed to transport Katlyn to the home.

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It is very important that before Audrey is transitioned to the new setting she is well prepared in a way that guarantees that she will stay safe in the rehabilitation setting as her action level develop and increases. Days before Audrey’s discharge, interventions will be implemented. First, she will be encouraged to sit up, move, transfer from bed to chair, and maximize participation with therapy prior to transfer. It will help her endure the actual transition and likely to be successful in handling the demands of rehabilitation. Second, 2 days before her discharge, she will be set on longer acting oral or transdermal pain medication to ensure that pain is successfully managed during her transfer and therapy. Third, she will be referred to

Millions of combat veterans are returning from various campaigns including Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and America’s latest campaigns in Afghanistan and will need support to transition from military combat life to family life and a civilian existence. A variety of support personnel and services are needed to help veterans transition successfully. Veterans suffer from physical and mental health problems which make it challenging to find new employment to support their family. In addition, over his or her years of service, the veteran has identified as a soldier with all of the status and hierarchical command structure that is part of the military. Physical rehabilitation, mental health intervention, and employment support are ways to address the needs of military veterans transitioning into civilian life.

how the patients are managing. Inquiring about their life style, previous medical history, smoking habit and current problems are essential. It is important to care for patients in a holistic, patient-centred way. Treatment should take into account people’s preferences and they should be allowed to make informed decisions. Patients with heart failure require close monitoring while in hospital, furthermore all through discharge patient’s preferences have to be taken into account. During discharge, patients are routinely referred to other parties such as palliative care team, occupational health, and physio therapy and district nurses, therefore it is essential that all health care professionals are aware of other organisations and their roles

James actively participated in discharge planning. The client met with the therapist on several occasions to discuss needs and preferences for aftercare. The client developed a relapse prevention and recovery plan and shared his plan with his peers while receiving feedback. The client requested to move into the recovery dorm or join the re-entry program after his completion of the DORM program. On the day of graduation, the client refused to sign his discharge instructions. The client stated that he wanted more time during the week to work and attend AA meetings instead. However, the therapist recommended that the client attend the HIDTA program.

This is 23 year old AAF. Patient states she is ahving a sexual relationship with a male partner for the past 3 to 4 months, unprotacted.. According to the patient, her male partner has a several sexually transmitted disease per family members. Patient is requesting all the test, Hepatitis, HIV, STD test to make sure she is safe. Patient denies any unusa=ual symptoms, no vaginal discharge, or dysuria.