Discharging from ACUTE
Discharge Planning
ACUTE is committed to safely returning patients to their referring providers at discharge. If a patient lacks an existing treatment team or needs an intermediate level of care, our social work team will facilitate the transfer.
Advanced Planning
During a patient’s stay at ACUTE, our social workers conduct risk assessments and create a discharge plan tailored to each patient’s specific recovery needs.
Clear Communication
Most medical errors stem from miscommunication during hand-offs between providers, particularly when external specialists participate in care. To reduce the stress and confusion of care transitions, we ensure all stakeholders are involved in discharge planning through compassionate conversations and clear, written plans.
Written Treatment Summaries and Discharge Plans
We clearly communicate information about a patient’s medical condition(s) and outline an ongoing plan of medical support. Our team is always available to provide consultation to receiving treatment centers and providers to ensure they feel confident following the care plan and have the knowledge to do so.
Closing the Loop
Our provider relations team offers opportunities for receiving treatment programs to gather feedback about their experience collaborating with ACUTE. For patients, our aftercare clinician follows up with them regularly to ensure they are making progress in their recovery and connects them with any additional support or resources they may need.