Discharge planning occurs whenever an admitted patient leaves a hospital or skilled nursing facility. When a patient is discharged home, his/her discharge plan may include follow-up steps the patient needs to take, referrals to in-home care providers or skilled care, prescriptions, and other directives. Learn about the discharge process United Hospital Fund publication, “Hospital to [...]
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Discharge Planning: Patient Guides
February 4, 20112008 Maryland Nursing Home Report Card
December 16, 2009Follow this link to results from the State of Maryland’s 2008 Family Satisfaction Survey for nursing homes. Call or email Iona Information & Referral (202-895-9448; info@Iona.org) to learn how our social workers can help you select a nursing home in the DC metro area.
Selecting a nursing home
December 16, 2009Nursing homes provide housing, skilled nursing, and custodial care for persons needing significant assistance. Along the continuum of long-term care, nursing homes provide the most care, and should not be confused with assisted living or independent living. The following resources may help withs selecting a nursing home. National Institute on Aging’s publication on selecting a [...]
