Early Facilitated Discharge Practitioner

To work alongside the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (CRHTT), the Acute Wards Multidisciplinary Teams and the Discharge Pathway Team to identify patients who are at the point of safe and positive early facilitated discharge (EFD). Attend Ward Red-to-Green Rapid Handovers, MDTs, Professionals Meetings and Ward Patient Reviews to collaboratively identify patients who are appropriate for EFD. Engage with the Acute Wards at an early stage in the patients journey evaluating progress against the purpose for admission, identifying any barriers and supporting care planning by being proactively involved in the discharge planning for patients who are likely to require support by CRHTT post discharge. Attend patient reviews on the Wards to assess the individuals recovery and willingness to engage with CRHTT post discharge.

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