Discharge Planning Assistant

Trinity Health

7d•$18 - $22

About The Position

Primary Duties Discharge Planning: Actively engages patient and family during the discharge process and provides ed resources regarding choice, cost and scope of services provided, i.e., Dialysis, Pharmaceutical, home infusion under the direction of senior staff. Facilitates referrals to home care agencies, rehabs, DME vendors, home infusion vendors and home lab, or other programs as directed by the Clinical Care Manager. Assists with prior approval/ preauthorization from insurance for post acute care services Proactively identifies and removes barriers by providing information and referral services/linkages to entitlement programs, insurance programs or other appropriate hospital resources as well as community-based organizations. Explains to patient/family the Medicare important notice, their appeal rights and 3-day qualifying hospital stay requirements for Sub Acute Rehabilitation coverage services if appropriate. Facilitates patient transfers to other healthcare organizations in accordance with hospital policies and all applicable State and Federal guidelines/ regulations and Joint Commission standards. Documents all information pertinent to the transitional plan of care. Provide information to patient/family regarding discharge planning, length of stay, appropriate use of health care resources and the appeal process. Makes timely referrals to appropriate community services based on identified needs that assures continuity of care through the progression of patient’s plan of care. Cleary documents discharge plan and provides appropriate information to post hospital care providers. Quality Improvement: Advocates for culturally competent care and appropriate literacy level. Escalates any patient quality concerns to Clinical Care Manager or unit leadership and attends Patient Safety & Quality reviews as needed Reports all variances through established outcome management and quality improvement process. Verifies patient identification prior to discharge handoff to external providers. . Identifies any avoidable days that contributed to increased length of stay and documents appropriately.. Utilizes the teach back process to ensure patients/families are informed regarding their discharge plan. Patient Flow /Progression of Care Identifies variances in care reasons and escalates Clinical Care Manager or local leadership. Assures timely progression to appropriate levels of care. Consistently advocates for care in the right setting and at the right level. Ensure arrangements for discharge are timely to facilitate patient flow. Leadership: Serves as a role model in an ever-changing environment which supports the hospital mission. Participates in unit-based interdisciplinary meetings in a patient centric manner. Develops and mentors C2 Discharge Planning Staff as necessary. Fosters team’s ability to work together and achieve desired outcomes. Recognize the strength and expertise of all members to develop and implement the most patient centric plan. Job Description Purpose Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in health-related field
Three years of experience in health-related field

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of discharge planning and community resources preferred

Responsibilities

Actively engages patient and family during the discharge process and provides ed resources regarding choice, cost and scope of services provided, i.e., Dialysis, Pharmaceutical, home infusion under the direction of senior staff.
Facilitates referrals to home care agencies, rehabs, DME vendors, home infusion vendors and home lab, or other programs as directed by the Clinical Care Manager.
Assists with prior approval/ preauthorization from insurance for post acute care services
Proactively identifies and removes barriers by providing information and referral services/linkages to entitlement programs, insurance programs or other appropriate hospital resources as well as community-based organizations.
Explains to patient/family the Medicare important notice, their appeal rights and 3-day qualifying hospital stay requirements for Sub Acute Rehabilitation coverage services if appropriate.
Facilitates patient transfers to other healthcare organizations in accordance with hospital policies and all applicable State and Federal guidelines/ regulations and Joint Commission standards.
Documents all information pertinent to the transitional plan of care.
Provide information to patient/family regarding discharge planning, length of stay, appropriate use of health care resources and the appeal process.
Makes timely referrals to appropriate community services based on identified needs that assures continuity of care through the progression of patient’s plan of care.
Cleary documents discharge plan and provides appropriate information to post hospital care providers.
Advocates for culturally competent care and appropriate literacy level.
Escalates any patient quality concerns to Clinical Care Manager or unit leadership and attends Patient Safety & Quality reviews as needed
Reports all variances through established outcome management and quality improvement process.
Verifies patient identification prior to discharge handoff to external providers.
Identifies any avoidable days that contributed to increased length of stay and documents appropriately.
Utilizes the teach back process to ensure patients/families are informed regarding their discharge plan.
Identifies variances in care reasons and escalates Clinical Care Manager or local leadership.
Assures timely progression to appropriate levels of care.
Consistently advocates for care in the right setting and at the right level.
Ensure arrangements for discharge are timely to facilitate patient flow.
Serves as a role model in an ever-changing environment which supports the hospital mission.
Participates in unit-based interdisciplinary meetings in a patient centric manner.
Develops and mentors C2 Discharge Planning Staff as necessary.
Fosters team’s ability to work together and achieve desired outcomes.
Recognize the strength and expertise of all members to develop and implement the most patient centric plan.