Hospital case managers can seamlessly incorporate the CMS 4 Step Discharge Process into their workflow with DischargeCentral.

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CMS Four-Step Discharge Process
Evaluate for
Post-Discharge
Needs
Develop a
Discharge Plan
Initiate
Implementation
of the Plan
Screen All
Patients
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4 3

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The discharge-planning process should start with screening as
soon as the patient is admitted. Screen every type of inpatient,
from observation to one-day surgery patients.
Screen All Patients for Discharge Needs
Step 1

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DischargeCentral integrates with most health information systems,
which means that the patient episode is automatically created in
the application at admission. This automation will:
• Kick-off a standardized
discharge process
• Provide immediate access to
admitted patient status
• Eliminate manual data entry
With DischargeCentral®
Step 1: Screen All Patients for Discharge Needs

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Efficient discharge-planning processes depend upon knowing the
patient’s history and evaluating the patient to determine if the
patient:
• Is a readmit
• Is a frequent flyer
• Needs post-discharge care
• Can return to a previous level of care
Evaluate for Post-Discharge Needs
Step 2

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Clinical information is automatically incorporated directly into
DischargeCentral, providing you with immediate access to the
patient’s status and any previous episodes.
With DischargeCentral®
Step 2: Evaluate for Post-Discharge Needs
Patient Status
Previous Episodes

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Collaboration across the care continuum is required to develop
an effective post-discharge care plan. This includes
communicating with multiple providers at the next care setting to
determine bed availability based on patient needs and patient
choice.
Develop a Plan Based on Identified Needs
Step 3

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• Search our built-in provider database
• Pull an up-to-date list of providers that
meets each patient’s needs
• Send referrals to several providers
simultaneously
With DischargeCentral®
Step 3: Develop a Plan Based on Identified
Needs
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B
C
Post-Acute List
• Share the list with the patient so
that they can select a provider,
establishing patient choice
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B
C

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Hospitals are responsible for the initial implementation of the
patient's discharge plan. This requires making sure that the next
level of care has all relevant clinical information before discharge.
Initiate the Discharge Plan Implementation
Step 4

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Securely share patient clinical data electronically with selected
post-acute providers, ensuring that the providers are informed
and ready to receive patients before discharge. Specialty reports
can also help:
• Track transition and readmission practices
• Identify issues and bottlenecks that increase patient LOS and
other key performance indicators
• Develop interventions that lead to more efficient,
cost-effective care
With DischargeCentral®
Step 4: Initiate Discharge Plan Implementation

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CMS Four-Step Discharge Process
Evaluate for
post-discharge
needs
Develop a
discharge plan
Initiate
implementation
of the plan
Screen all
patients
1 2
4 3
These four steps are outline by CMS in the State Operations Manual (SOM), also referred to as the Interpretive Guidelines that
follow the conditions of participation (CoP). These can be found at:
• h"p://www.cms.gov/Regulations-­‐‑and-­‐‑Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_a_hospitals.pdf
• h"p://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-­‐‑bin/text-­‐‑idx?c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title42/42cfr482_main_02.tpl

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Spend less time on manual tasks.
Spend more time with patients.
CMS Discharge Process with DischargeCentral
Collaborate
Optimize
Automate

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