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Complex Discharge

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Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86150891256
Phone Number: +1 (253) 215-8782

Meeting ID: 837 6504 6883

In a survey from August of 2021, hospitals in Washington state reported that more than 900 patients who were ready to be discharged were stuck in the hospital. In one widely reported example, Harborview Medical Center announced in summer 2022 that they will only accept patients in urgent need of specialized care, as they have more than 100 medically stable patients in need of long-term post-acute care. It can be difficult to find appropriate post-acute care for a number of reasons, including patient’s complex behavioral health or social needs and a lack of appropriate post-discharge care sites. While COVID-19 is a contributing factor to hospital capacity concerns, the primary issue appears to be access to appropriate post-acute care facilities.

Next Meeting Time Materials
January 19 3:00 – 4:30pm TBD

Past Meeting Materials

Date Materials
January 19 January Agenda
Draft Charter and Roster
HCA Legislative Presentation
February 16 February Agenda
January Minutes
Discussion Slides
Draft Charter Roster
March 16 March Agenda
February Minutes
Discharge Glossary
Workgroup Survey Results
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Workgroup Members

Name Title Organization
Darcy Jaffe, MN(chair) Senior Vice President, Safety and Quality Washington State Hospital Association