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Based on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure timely discharge planning evaluations were performed in three (3) of six (6) patients (ID#s 2, 3 and 6).

Findings include:

Record review of facility policy titled "Discharge Planning" dated 06/2021 showed the following information:

Policy:
It will be the policy of the case management department to initiate and assist the patient/family and physician with a safe and appropriate discharge within one business day of admission.

Procedure:
A. Patient Assessment
1. Within one business day to the facility, the patient's primary nurse and CM/SW complete an initial screening evaluation of the patient for discharge needs.


Review of medical record for patient (ID # 2) on 5/21/24 at 10:20 AM showed admission date of 5/14/24 discharge planning evaluation (DPE) completed on 5/16/24.

Review of medical record for patient (ID # 3) on 5/21/24 at 10:25 AM showed admission date of 5/14/24 discharge planning evaluation (DPE) completed on 5/16/24.

Review of medical record for patient (ID # 6) on 5/21/24 at 10:30 AM showed admission date of 5/13/24 discharge planning evaluation (DPE) completed on 5/15/24.

Interview with RN Case Manager (ID# 65) on 5/21/224 at 10:30 AM, confirmed the above findings. She stated that the DPE is to be performed withing 24 hours of admission. She went on to say that she tries to see the patients as soon as she can once they arrive on the unit.