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A Checklist for a Home Visit of a Recently Hospitalized Geriatric Patient

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A Checklist for a Home Visit of a Recently Hospitalized Geriatric Patient

University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
Author(s):  
Dan-phuong (Esther) Ho, MD
Sponsor: 
Donald W. Reynolds Foundation
POGOe Id: 
20798
Date Posted: 
04/27/2012
Date Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
04/27/2012
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Abstract: 

The home visit form and the accompanying checklist are used to facilitate geriatric assessments after discharge from the hospital.

Educational objectives: 

To assist sub-interns visiting older patients, recently discharged from hospital, in their homes in order to follow-up with their medical care.

Content Categories: 
Patient Safety
Intended learner audience: 
Medical Student Clinical
Geriatric Competencies: 
3 MM: Document a patient’s medication list
11 SCC: Identify safety risks in home
25 HOSP: Communicate a discharge plan
Learning resource types: 
Other Resource Type
Quick Reference/Pocket Card
Other Learning Resource Type: 
Form and a checklist
Discipline/specialty: 
Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: 
No, I (we) have nothing to disclose.
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Contact Person/Corresponding Author:
Dr. Nokteh Taheri [email protected]


Suggested Citation:
Dr. Dan-phuong (Esther) Ho. A Checklist for a Home Visit of a Recently Hospitalized Geriatric Patient. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2012 Available from: https://pogoe.org/productid/20798