Transition between inpatient hospital settings and community or care home settings for adults with social care needs

Quality statements

Statement 1 Adults with social care needs who are admitted to hospital have existing care plans shared with the admitting team.

Statement 2 Older people with complex needs have a comprehensive geriatric assessment started on admission to hospital.

Statement 3 Adults with social care needs who are in hospital have a named discharge coordinator.

Statement 4 Adults with social care needs are given a copy of their agreed discharge plan before leaving hospital.

Statement 5 Adults with social care needs have family or carers involved in discharge planning if they are providing support after discharge.