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Do you know the new language for discharges?

February 25, 2021

We have launched a new Discharge to Assess model of care for all adult inpatients, and as part of that the language we use to describe discharge plans has been simplified and is nationally recognised:

  • Pathway 0 = Person can be discharged home without any follow up
  • Pathway 1 = Person can be discharged home but will require community support (e.g. a package of care)
  • Pathway 2 = Person requires a temporary bed (either for further inpatient therapy or assessment via an Enhanced Assessment Bed)
  • Pathway 3 = Person requires a new permanent care home placement
  • Pathway 4 = All end of life pathways, regardless of discharge destination

If you need any advice regarding the progress of a patient’s discharge, call our new integrated discharge hub on 07815 647936, open 8am – 5pm, 7 days per week!