S.M.A.R.T.SM Discharge Protocol - Always Events - Picker Institute

SDP: Discharge…aka “SMART Stop”
MD will:
• Ensure that instructions and medications are correct on the AVS
when completing discharge navigator.
RN will:
• Ask patient if they need a new SMART worksheet to write notes
during the discharge discussion.
• Review all 5 sections of the SMART worksheet and AVS
simultaneously with patient/family to ensure critical information
has been noted. If something is missed, patient/family will be
instructed to write it down.
• Identify patient’s medication schedule on the AVS (AM, PM,
Bedtime, etc) and indicate last dose taken.
• Remind patient/ family that AAMC has a nurse available 24/7 to
answer questions post-discharge if unable to reach their
physician.
**ask AAMC 443-481-4000**