Discharge Summary
Built into CareHub for DD-waiver providers, pre-formatted, signed, and audit-ready out of the box.
What is the Discharge Summary?
A Discharge Summary documents the end of an individual's service, date of discharge, reason, services received, progress against ISP outcomes, recommendations for continued supports, and disposition (where the individual is going next). The discharge summary is critical for continuity of care if the individual transfers to another provider, and it's a key compliance artifact for state surveys. CareHub auto-populates discharge summaries from the individual's record so providers don't have to recreate the history from scratch.
When it's required
When an individual leaves a service, voluntary discharge, transfer, or program termination.
Who completes it
Program manager or QIDP. Signed by the administrator.
Agency applicability
- All DD-waiver programs
Required fields
What goes on the Discharge Summary.
Discharge date
Effective date of service termination.
Reason for discharge
Voluntary, transfer to another provider, no longer eligible, etc.
Services received
Summary of services provided during the individual's tenure.
ISP outcome progress
Summary of progress against ISP goals.
Recommendations
Recommended supports for continued care.
Disposition
Where the individual is going (new provider, family home, etc.).
Receiving provider info
If transferring, name and contact for the new provider.
Signatures
Program manager, administrator, individual or guardian.
How CareHub handles the Discharge Summary
Built into the workflow, not bolted on.
Auto-populates from the individual's record, services, ISP outcomes, progress notes
Preserves the individual's archived record for compliance retention
Generates a transfer-ready PDF for the receiving provider
Maintains audit-trail signatures with timestamps
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Discharge Summary.
Does CareHub keep records after discharge?
Yes. Discharged individuals remain in the system as archived records, accessible for compliance retention and audit reviews.
Can we generate a transfer packet for a new provider?
Yes. CareHub produces a PDF transfer packet including the discharge summary, ISP, MAR history, and recent progress notes.
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