Identify hindrances to discharge process

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Assignment:

Mrs Mavis Lynch is an 82-year-old resident of your facility for the last 10 years. Mavis has a medical history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, recurrent falls, multiple skin tears, chronic wound on R) leg and mild cognitive impairment. On the nursing assessment, Mavis is pleasantly confused, vital signs are stable, has very frail dry paper-like skin and is high risk for falls and skin tears. Mavis has 3rd daily dressing for the chronic diabetic wound on her right leg and has GP reviewing her wound, blood glucose levels and hypertension management monthly.

Mavis has an incredibly supportive family. Her husband visits her daily during meal times and daughter visit every weekend. Recently facility has been informed that Mr Lynch has suffered from a stroke with hemiparesis and has acquired a place in another aged care facility where Mrs Lynch would also be moved to cater for family inclusivity and personal preferences.

RN has asked you to commence the discharge procedure for the client. Complete the discharge procedure including

Collection of discharge planning data
Identify hindrances to discharge process and address them appropriately
Identify community support services and resources to assist in discharge planning
Check discharge requirement of facility and complete them
Pharmacy
Discharge education, Communications and hand-overs
Transport requirements
Financial requirements
Discharge documentation (Forms are available in the links provided below)

Discharge planning checklist (to assist clients and next of kin with discharge process)

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