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Discharge Advocate

• Coordinates all discharge activities within patient population
• Facilitates team activities and discharge planning rounds with primary doctor
• Collects discharge-focused data
• Ensures Patient Care Plan is completed and patient understands the information and can comply with the instructions in the plan

Notes:

Note: You may want to put your DA's name on this slide.

“The DA's role is a key component of Project RED. It does not need to be a full-time job while we learn the process and pilot the intervention. Because of the activities and role responsibilities, a nurse or clinician should fill the DA role.

A DA should have the following characteristics:

• Clinical competence to understand the patient's condition and interact with the health care team.
• Confidence and assertiveness to speak with medical staff and manage the teach-back process with patients.
• Credibility and exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to connect with patients and coordinate with members of the health care team.”