SLP Survey Report_Final - Aphasia Institute

Question 17 - Discharge Planning
When you discharge a patient with aphasia, do discharge plans include follow-up plans?
Relevant Best Practices (This information was not provided in the survey)
Best Practice Recommendation 6.1
Supporting Patients, Families and Caregivers Through Transitions
Patients, families, and caregivers should be prepared for their transitions between care
environments by being provided with information, education, training, emotional support, and
community services specific to the transition they are undergoing.
iii. Support should include:
a) written discharge instructions from care providers that identify action plans, follow-up
care, and goals, provided to the patient, family, and primary care giver
Best Practice Recommendation 6.4
Discharge Planning
Discharge planning should be initiated as soon as possible after the patient is admitted to
hospital (emergency department or inpatient care)
iii. Information about discharge issues and possible needs of patients following discharge
should be provided to patients and caregivers soon after admission
iv. Discharge planning activities should include patient, family and team meetings, discharge
and transition care plans, a pre-discharge needs assessment, caregiver training, post discharge
follow-up plan, and review of patient and family psychosocial needs
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