F-12-204 Create Discharge Order in PointCare
🎯 PURPOSE
This process outlines the steps required for clinician to complete a discharge order in PointCare. It is to be used in conjunction with Policy A-3-520 Discharge Criteria and Process, Clinical Process O-13-007 Discharge from Agency, and/or Clinical Process O-13-009 Discipline Discharges.
🔄 PROCESS
Complete the appropriate Discharge from Agency (__18) or Discipline Discharge (__19) document as assigned first. Once the assessment has been completed, follow the steps below to create/complete the appropriate order.
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From the rolling calendar, select the menu:
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Select Medical Records:
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Select appropriate episode:
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Scroll down to Features and select New Orders:
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Select Add to add new order:
- Discharge From Agency Order: Complete a Discharge from Agency order notifying the provider of agency discharge.
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Select Order Type: DISCHARGE FROM AGENCY
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Use template below and add to Instructions section:
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TEMPLATE
Discharge from Agency Summary:
S: Situation/reason for discharge:
B: Background/summary of care and services:
A: Summary of progress towards goals:
Functional ability at discharge:
R: Recommendations at discharge:
- Discipline Discharge Order: Complete a Discipline Discharge to send a summary to the provider including the reason for discharge. If indicated, address any un-met goals.
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Select Order Type: DISCIPLINE DISCHARGE
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Within the order instructions, document a discipline discharge summary. Include the reason for discharge, address if any goals were not met and if service orders have not been provided as ordered.
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- Save order and SYNC device.
📅 Effective: 10.27.2026 | 🛠️ Revised: N/A | ✅ Approved: JS