Jack, who is living with dementia, is preparing to move out of hospital into residential aged care. The hospital staff are equipped to collect relevant information about Jack’s stay in hospital, including their best care and behavioural support approaches. By collaborating with the residential care team and family, hospital staff can support a good transition into Jack’s new environment.
What to consider
- Hospital staff know lots of valuable information about changes in the person’s care needs and behaviour support strategies that have worked in the hospital. Documenting these within discharge summaries and behaviour support plans will help with the handover process.
- Planning a discharge is important. Allowing time to prepare a comprehensive handover will ensure the process isn’t rushed and with enough time to become familiar with a new environment after hospital.
- Involving the person’s GP in discharge conversations and updating the GP on any changes to care needs or medications will help ensure continuity of care.
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