Case Study of an Innovative Discharge Planning Program

Abstract

I worked with a discharge planning program at the Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn Illinois. My role was to ensure that patients had a plan prior to their discharge from the hospital. If I encountered a patient that had barriers to care such as not having insurance, difficulties with transportation, or experiencing homelessness, I was tasked with helping the patient to overcome these barriers. This SIP was done to look at discharge planning initiatives in America and how they are a tool towards equitable healthcare for all.