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Discharge planning predicting patients' needs.

A Blaylock, C L Cason

    Journal of Gerontological Nursing
    |July 1, 1992
    PubMed
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    Elderly patients often face longer hospital stays. The Blaylock Risk Assessment Screen (BRASS) helps identify at-risk elderly individuals early, improving hospital care and transition to home.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Healthcare Management
    • Nursing Practice

    Background:

    • Elderly individuals experience disproportionately longer and more frequent hospitalizations compared to younger adults.
    • Effective discharge planning is crucial for improving outcomes in elderly patients.
    • Existing screening tools lack specificity for the unique needs of the geriatric population.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the utility of the Blaylock Risk Assessment Screen (BRASS) for identifying elderly patients at risk of prolonged hospital stays.
    • To assess the potential of BRASS in guiding discharge planning resources for geriatric patients.
    • To determine if BRASS can improve care outcomes during hospitalization and post-discharge transition.

    Main Methods:

    • The Blaylock Risk Assessment Screen (BRASS) was administered to elderly patients upon hospital admission.
    • Data collected by BRASS was analyzed to identify patients requiring discharge planning interventions.
    • The study focused on the application of BRASS by nursing staff.

    Main Results:

    • The BRASS tool effectively identifies elderly patients at risk for prolonged hospital stays.
    • BRASS provides valuable data for tailoring discharge planning resources to geriatric needs.
    • Utilizing BRASS data can lead to improved patient outcomes in the hospital and during the transition home.

    Conclusions:

    • The Blaylock Risk Assessment Screen (BRASS) shows significant promise as an initial phase in comprehensive discharge planning for the elderly.
    • BRASS empowers nurses with data to enhance inpatient care and facilitate smoother transitions to home care.
    • Early identification of at-risk elderly patients through BRASS can potentially reduce hospital length of stay and improve overall care quality.