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Discharge planning is the process of evaluating and planning for the patient’s needs post-discharge and begins at the time of admission. All members of the healthcare team as well as the patient and his or her caregiver must contribute to the plan. The discharge plan must be individualized and provide the patient and caregivers with adequate information to sustain them to the next locus of care. Incorporation of the discharge planning process into the routine care and standard order sets will facilitate completion.
Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common cardiac dysrhythmia seen in the ED, is often first diagnosed in the ED. The prevalence of AF increases with age and is often associated with multiple comorbidities, placing patients with AF in a higher risk category. Patients typically lack an adequate understanding of the disease, symptoms, medication management, stroke risks, and when to seek emergency care. Appropriate discharge plans reduce readmissions, save costs, decrease complications, and improve adherence.
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Conway, G., Bell, B. (2016). Discharge Planning. In: Peacock, W., Clark, C. (eds) Short Stay Management of Atrial Fibrillation. Contemporary Cardiology. Humana Press, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31386-3_17
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