Intermediate
Formal
IVT
Discharge Planning Conference
Multidisciplinary meeting focused on coordinating patient transition from rehabilitation facility to community or next level of care.
Full Definition
A Discharge Planning Conference involves the rehabilitation team, patient, family members, and community service providers in developing a comprehensive transition plan. The conference addresses housing arrangements, ongoing therapy needs, equipment requirements, medication management, and follow-up care coordination. Effective discharge planning reduces readmission risk and supports successful community reintegration for rehabilitation patients.
Usage
Usage note: Focus on transition planning distinguishes this from ongoing treatment planning conferences.
In Context
- "The discharge planning conference confirmed home safety modifications and outpatient therapy arrangements." — Care coordination note
- "Family attendance at the discharge planning conference is essential for successful transition." — Social work documentation
Also known as
discharge meeting
transition planning conference
family conference
Contrasted with
admission planning
Don't confuse with
IDT conference
case management meeting