Content for Provider Discharge Summaries

The Ascension Legacy CSM Readmission Reduction Steering Committee is seeking input from Primary Care Providers on types of information that should be included in the hospital provider discharge summary that would help to ensure continuity of care. The responses will be used to enhance the communication at discharge between providers to ensure a good transition for the patient. Thank you for your assistance.
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  1. The best MODE of communication of information between the Inpatient Care Team and you when your patient is discharged from the hospital is a Discharge Summary delivered in your EHR Message Center Inbox.*
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  1. TIMING ‐ The Discharge Summary should be completed on the day of discharge of your patient from the hospital.
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  1. Please list the three MOST IMPORTANT elements that should be included in a Discharge Summary for your patients:*


  1. List specific circumstances regarding the discharge of your patient when you would deem it necessary for a provider to contact you via telephone or with a page.*




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