Get Patient Discharge Risk Assessment

Filling out the Patient Discharge Risk Assessment is an essential step in discharge planning. This guide provides clear and supportive instructions for users to accurately complete the assessment online.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the assessment.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Patient Discharge Risk Assessment form and open it in your document editor.
2. Begin by entering the Patient ID in the designated field. This ensures that the assessment is accurately linked to the correct patient.
3. Next, review the age categories. Circle the appropriate age range: 55 years or less (0), 56-64 years (1), 65-79 years (2), or 80+ years (3). Each category has a corresponding score.
4. Assess the patient’s independence in activities of daily living. For each area (eating/feeding, bathing/grooming, toileting, transferring), indicate the level of dependency by circling the respective score.
5. Evaluate the living situation. Circle the applicable option: Lives only with spouse (0), Lives with family (1), Lives alone with family support (2), or Lives alone with no support (3).
6. Count the number of previous admissions or emergency room visits within the last three months and circle the corresponding score.
7. Evaluate the patient’s cognition. Circle the correct description of cognitive status from the options provided, assigning scores based on the criterion.
8. Calculate the total score by adding the points from each section. Enter this total score in the designated field.
9. Finally, sign and date the form. Ensure that all information is accurately filled before saving.
10. Once completed, save the changes, and choose to download, print, or share the form as needed.

Complete the Patient Discharge Risk Assessment online to ensure efficient discharge planning.