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A new role for the RN: discharge coordinator.

F L Thoms, R Mott

    Hospital Progress
    |February 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    St. Vincent Charity Hospital improved patient discharge planning by creating a dedicated RN discharge coordinator role. This initiative successfully addressed key issues, enhancing aftercare services.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Nursing Administration
    • Patient Discharge

    Background:

    • Hospitals face challenges in providing comprehensive patient discharge planning.
    • Effective discharge planning is crucial for patient outcomes and hospital efficiency.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the impact of establishing a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) discharge coordinator position.
    • To assess improvements in aftercare placement services following the implementation of the new role.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of existing discharge planning services at St. Vincent Charity Hospital.
    • Creation and integration of an RN discharge coordinator within the social service department.
    • Two-year evaluation of the implemented discharge planning approach.

    Main Results:

    • Observed elimination of specific identified problems within the discharge planning process.
    • Demonstrated enhancement of aftercare placement services.
    • Documented a more comprehensive and professional approach to patient aftercare.

    Conclusions:

    • The implementation of an RN discharge coordinator role positively impacts discharge planning.
    • A specialized role can lead to measurable improvements in patient aftercare and service comprehensiveness.
    • Hospitals can benefit from restructuring discharge planning services with dedicated nursing expertise.

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