In this assignment, you will read chapter 35 on Home Care in your textbook, the discharge planning resource and the article in the following link. Using the information, make a visual diagram grouping all the necessary components of a discharge plan to make a successful home transition for a pediatric patient with a chronic lung disease being discharged. Under each heading list and describe all the essentials. (Think of your patients who are ventilator dependent with a trach). The headings should address the following: Multidisciplinary team members, home environment check, caregiver education, medications, durable medical equipment, community resources, subsequent appointments ,transportation, and emergency planning.
D/C Planning Resource
Step-by-Step Assignment Instructions (Meets Expectations)
- Review chapter 35 in your textbook, the above discharge planning resource guide and article.
- Make a visual diagram grouping all the necessary components of a discharge plan.
- Group each heading as listed above and describe under each heading the necessary components.
- Provide necessary references.