Discharge planning is not only important to ensure compliance with the CMS standards but also for reimbursement. Optimal discharge planning can help prevent unnecessary readmissions. Hospitals that have a higher readmission rate can be financially penalized. In fact, 2610 hospitals will forfeit $428 million in 2015.

This program will discuss the final surveyor worksheet and standards for assessing compliance with the CMS hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs) for discharge planning. This worksheet is used by State and Federal surveyors on all survey activity in hospitals assessing compliance with the discharge planning standards, and will help you and your staff become more familiar with the interpretive
guidelines and the worksheet information.