What are the differences between discharge planning and case management?
Both discharge planning and case management promote continuity of care. Discharge planning is a joint effort between the nurse and the social worker, who derive a written plan of care for a particular client who is being discharged from restorative care. Case management is the process of meeting a client’s needs to promote quality, cost-effective health outcomes. Case management focuses more on the wise use of the health care dollar and may actually be part of the discharge plan.
