4G. Discharge Planning

Treatment doesn’t end once a patient leaves a mental health facility – they are entitled to continued mental health care.  Before discharge, the treatment team considers the patient’s safety when they return home.  The treatment plan — which includes discharge planning — connects patients with community-based services, family and friends, and other resources to help ensure continued success. Patients should participate as much as possible in the discharge planning process.

For patients under a guardianship: once the wardA person determined by the court to be incapacitated.  LEGAL DEFINITION: A person for whom a guardian or limited guardian has been appointed. (NDCC 30.1-26-01(6))   Click or tap term for more. leaves the facility, allow them as much freedom as possible to make their own decisions. Continue to evaluate the success of the discharge plan.