ADMISSION AND

DISCHARGE
ADMISSION
Admission is defined as allowing a patient
to stay in hospital for observation,
investigation, treatment and care.
Admission is the entry of a patient into a
hospital /ward for therapeutic /diagnostic
purposes.
To undergo evaluation & treatment.
To know what is really happening in
his/her body right oft it to be fixed.
To provide emotional security to the
newly admitted patient and his
family.

Purposes of admission
1. Emergency admission
2. Routine admission
 Emergency admission: In this, patients are
admitted in acute conditions requiring immediate
treatment. Examples. Patient with RTA,
Poisoning, burns and cardiac or respiratory
emergency.
 Routine admission: In this, patients are
admitted for investigation, diagnostic and
medical or surgical treatment. Treatment is given
according to patients problem. E.g. Patient with
hypertension, diabetes mellitus etc.

Types of admission
Itis a place where the patient is kept
during hospital stay. The admitting
department notifies the unit prior to the
patients arrival so that room /bed can be
prepared.
Prepare the treatment table.
Ensure all the equipment are completed.
Check ventilation.
Ensure patient privacy

Unit and it’s preparation

Admission cause undue stress (emotional
factors as well as financial capability must
given utmost importance)
Be observant consider the individual
patient needs.
Provide an individual admission procedure
Show may efficiency and concerns.

Special consideration
Receive the patient.
Verify the patient data, by checking the
record sheet, chart.
Introduce immediate personal.
Assist patient to the treatment area.
Ask the patient to change clothes into
hospital gown if necessary.

Admission procedure
Perform examination and evaluation
procedure
Perform examination and evaluation
procedure establish base line values like
vital signs, do history taking, physical
examination etc.
Coordinate with the physician and carry out
initial orders.
Give the treatment and instructions as need.
Orientation to the patient and relatives.
The equipment /instruments.
Use of call system and telephone.
Treatment schedule.
Visitors timings.
Other health care team members.
Policy and rules and regulations.
Care of patients valuable etc.
Admission Book
Preparation of Paper
Drug Book
Diet Book
HMIS Entry
Cost List

Record & Report

Medico-legal cases (MLC) are an integral
part of medical practice that is frequently
encountered by Medical Officers.
Proper handling and accurate
documentation of these cases is of prime
importance to avoid legal complications
and to ensure that the Next of Kin (NOK)
receive the entitled benefits.

Medico – Legal issues

MLC is defined as “any case of injury or
ailment where, the attending doctor after
history taking and clinical examination,
considers that investigations by law
enforcement agencies (and also superior
military authorities) are warranted to
ascertain circumstances and fix
responsibility regarding the said injury or
ailment according to the law”.

Definition
Examples of MLCs
Accidents like Road Traffic Accidents
Cases of trauma with suspicion of foul
play (d) Electrical injuries
Poisoning, Alcohol Intoxication
Burns and Scalds
Sexual Offences
Attempted suicide
Nurse should deal every effort to be friendly
and courteous with the patient and family
members.
Make proper observation of patients condition
Orient patient and relatives regarding hospital
polices.
Deal with patient carefully who is suffering
from communicable disease or illness. Isolate if
necessary.
Patients valuables and clothes should be
handed over to relatives with proper recording.

Role and Responsibilities of Nurse

in admission procedure
DISCHARGE
The patient, the family, medical staff,
nursing staff, social worker, dietician all
work together to coordinate the
discharge.
The doctor plans the discharge with the
patient and leaves a written order on the
patient’s chart.

Discharge Procedure
 The patient may have concerns regarding
managing own care at home.
 Provisions such as home health care may
be needed, as ordered.
 Assessment needs to be done as to what
help the patient will need at home.
 Discharge planning involves the entire
healthcare team.

Introduction
“Discharge of patient from the hospital
means, reliving a person from hospital
setting, who admitted as an inpatient in
that hospital”.

Definition
1. PLANNED DISCHARGE: Patient
completes the initial, actual management
in the hospital and now he or she need not
to be under direct supervision of that
hospital.
2. DAMA/LAMA: Discharge/Leave Against
Medical Advice.
3. TRANSFER: Transfer to other unit or
hospital.
4. ABSCOND: Abscond from Hospital
5. REFFERAL : Referred for further
management

Types of Discharge
Consent for DAMA
I am leaving the hospital ward against medical
advice. Doctor explained me about my disease
condition and ill effects of discharge against
medical advice. Doctors and Nursing staffs will
not be responsible for any ill effects happening
after my departure”.
Name of the patient / relative
Relation
Signature
Date
Time
1. Nurses play an important role in
discharge planning in the hospital.
2. Continuity of care is important.
3. To achieve continuity of care, nurses use
critical thinking skills and apply the
nursing process.
4. Discharge planning is a centralized,
coordinated, interdisciplinary process

Discharge planning
1. Written order by doctor.
2. Discharge card.
3. Informing other departments.
4. Check payment of the bills.
5. Hospital glossaries taken back.
6. Returning of the personal belongings.
7. Arrangement for transport.
8. Documentation.

ESSENTIALS OF PLANNED
DISCHARGE
1. Evaluation of the patient by qualified
personnel.
2. Discussion with the patient or his relatives.
3. Planning for homecoming or transfer to
other place.
4. Determining if caregiver training or for
other support.
5. Referrals to home care agency or
appropriate support.
6. Arranging for follow-up appointments or
tests.
Steps involved in the Discharge
Planning
PREPARATION FOR DISCHARGE
Planning in the beginning.
Plan for rehabilitation and follow-up
need.
Teach nursing procedures to be
continued at home, get it’s practice
done.
Arrangement for transport.

Nurses Responsibility in Discharge

DURING DISCHARGE PROCEDURE
See doctor’s written order.
Explanations.
Hand over personal belongings.
Check and receive any hospital property.
Confirm bill paid.
Inform other departments regarding
discharge.
Arrange transport.
DAMA: Check consent

Nurses Responsibility in Discharge

AFTER DISCHARGE
Documentation.
Care of patient’s room and articles.

Nurses Responsibility in Discharge

Check for medico legal history.
Notify medical officer in charge.
Abscond cases immediately contact
medical officer in charge.
Maintain all documents in a proper
manner.
Take in written handing over and taking of
articles.
Never discharge patient without written
order by physician.

Nurses responsibility in MLC

Discharge
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