What’s meant by a Simple or complex discharge?

If you require more complex discharge we will support you by a referral to our Integrated Discharge Team (IDT), who are Nurses, Social Workers and Specialist Support Workers.

Soon after you arrive in hospital we will discuss your discharge and make a plan for when and how you will be able to leave. We will involve your carers and family or friends in these conversations if you would like them to be included.

The team caring for you will ask ‘what matters to you’. They will ensure this is considered when planning for you to leave hospital.

If you need help putting your views across, an independent advocate may be able to help. If you have nominated a Legal Power of Attorney (LPA) it is important that you notify us and provide a copy of the LPA documentation to the Nurse in Charge. If necessary, we will then contact them regards any health or finance decisions.

What’s meant by a Simple or complex discharge?

If the discharge assessment shows you’ll need little or no care after you leave hospital, it’s called a simple discharge. If you need more specialised care, your discharge or transfer procedure is referred to as a complex discharge and in which case we will discuss a care plan detailing your health and social care needs with you. You will have the opportunity to be fully involved in this process.