Internal Medicine — Foundation of Discipline

F4b Formulating, communicating, and implementing discharge plans for patients with common medical conditions in acute care settings - Part B: Discharge plan communication

Key Features:
- This EPA focuses on providing a safe and informed discharge for patients with common internal medicine conditions.
- This includes developing and executing a discharge plan as well as communicating the plan to patients, caregivers, and other health care providers.
- The observation of this EPA is divided into two parts: discharge plan documentation, and discharge plan communication.

Assessment Plan:

Part B: Discharge plan communication

Direct observation by supervisor, with input from the patient and/or family

Use Form 1

Collect 2 observations of achievement

Milestones

• ME 1.1. Demonstrate compassion for patients

• COM 3.1. Provide information to patients and caregivers regarding the discharge plan

• COM 4.3. Avoid the use of medical jargon and technical terminology

• COM 3.1. Use strategies to verify and validate the understanding of the patient and family

• COM 4.3. Answer questions from the patient and family about next steps

• HA 1.3. Work with the patient and family to identify opportunities for disease prevention, health promotion, and health protection