Principles of safe and timely hospital discharge

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British Journal of Hospital MedicineVol. 72, No. Sup8 Clinical PracticePrinciples of safe and timely hospital dischargeRobin H Johns, Ananna Rahman, Sarah Sharp, Carol Back, Ahmed Ishaque, Huw S JenkinsRobin H JohnsSearch for more papers by this author, Ananna RahmanSearch for more papers by this author, Sarah SharpSearch for more papers by this author, Carol BackSearch for more papers by this author, Ahmed IshaqueSearch for more papers by this author, Huw S JenkinsSearch for more papers by this authorRobin H Johns; Ananna Rahman; Sarah Sharp; Carol Back; Ahmed Ishaque; Huw S JenkinsPublished Online:16 Aug 2013https://doi.org/10.12968/hmed.2011.72.Sup8.M120AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextPDF/EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View article References Agterof MJ, Schutgens RE, Snijder RJ et al. (2010) Out of hospital treatment of acute pulmonary embolism in patients with a low NT-proBNP level. J Thromb Haemost 8(6): 1235–41 Crossref, Medline, Google ScholarBlunt I, Bardsley M, Dixon J (2010) Trends in Emergency Admissions in England 2004-2009. The Nuffield Trust, London Google ScholarCare Quality Commission (2010) The state of healthcare and adult social care in England. Key themes and quality of services in 2009. Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London Google ScholarCotton MM, Bucknall CE, Dagg KD, Johnson MK, MacGregor G, Stewart C, Stevenson RD (2000) Early discharge for patients with exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled trial. Thorax 55(11): 902–6 Crossref, Medline, Google ScholarDarzi A (2007) A Framework For Action. Healthcare for London, London Google ScholarDepartment of Health (2003) Discharge from hospital: pathway, process and practice. Department of Health, London Google ScholarDepartment of Health (2009a) Decision Support Tool for NHS Continuing Healthcare. Department of Health, London Google ScholarDepartment of Health (2009b) Fast Track Pathway Tool for NHS Continuing Healthcare. Department of Health, London Google ScholarDepartment of Health (2009c) NHS Continuing Care Checklist. Department of Health, London Google ScholarDepartment of Health (2009d) The National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care. Department of Health, London Google ScholarDepartment of Health (2010a) Care Services Efficiency Delivery Homecare Re-ablement Toolkit. Intermediate Care and Homecare Re-ablement: What's in a Name? Department of Health, London Google ScholarDepartment of Health (2010b) Equity and excellence: Liberating the NHS. Department of Health, London Google ScholarDepartment of Health (2010c) Prioritising need in the context of Putting People First: A whole system approach to eligibility for social care. Guidance on Eligibility Criteria for Adult Social Care, England 2010. Department of Health, London Google ScholarHarker R (2009) NHS bed availability in England, House of Commons Library, London Google ScholarLeff B, Burton L, Mader S et al. (2006) Satisfaction with hospital at home care. J Am Geriatr Soc 54(9): 1355–63 Crossref, Medline, Google ScholarLim WS, Baudouin SV, George RC et al. (2009) BTS guidelines for the management of community acquired pneumonia in adults: update 2009. Thorax 64(Suppl 3): iii1–55 Crossref, Medline, Google ScholarRoyal College of Nursing (2004) Needs Assessment and Older People. A Royal College of Nursing Toolkit. Royal College of Nursing, London Google Scholar FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsCited ByInterventions to improve the continuity of medication management upon discharge of patients from hospital to residential aged care facilities16 April 2019 | Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, Vol. 49, No. 2 1 August 2011Volume 72Issue Sup8ISSN (print): 1750-8460ISSN (online): 1759-7390 Metrics History Published online 16 August 2013 Published in print 1 August 2011 Information© MA Healthcare LimitedPDF download