Faircape Health

Discharge Planners

The discharge planner’s primary function is coordination with patient, family, rehabilitation/care team, resources and services in order to facilitate transition of the patient from the health facility to their home or community.

Meet Our Discharge Planner

Our discharge planner is a registered Social Worker who functions as a consultant for the discharge planning process. The discharge planner is able to assess the risk of unsafe discharges and make appropriate referrals to support the continuity of care, improve patient satisfaction and aid efficiency of service provision.