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Definition
of
Discharge
from
CQC Glossary of terms used in the guidance for providers and managers
The point at which a person leaves hospital to return home or be transferred to another service or the formal point when they no longer use a service.
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Data descriptor
of
Discharge
from
Digitising Social Care Glossary, v0.0.3
Details about a person's formal release from hospital when they no longer need hospital care and being at home or in a community setting (such as a care home) is the best place for them to continue recovery.
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Data descriptor
of
Discharges
from
Digitising Social Care Glossary, v0.0.3
This route of access relates to clients who are being referred for support following a planned or an emergency admission to hospital.
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