Discharge planning plays an important part in ensuring a smooth move from hospital to home. The aim of discharge planning is to limit costs, reduce the length of stay in hospital and minimise unplanned readmissions to hospital (Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality, 2015). A discharge plan should ensure that individuals are discharged at an appropriate time in their care. The discharge planning process must begin on admission and continue throughout the person’s hospital stay to ensure continuity of care when they are discharged home (Lees, L, 2013). Discharge planning discussion must include the physical condition of the person, types of care needed, whether discharge will be to a facility or home, what activities the person might need
