Discharge & Transition Criteria
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Discharge Criteria: Patients may be discharged from DCH Rehabilitation for various reasons to include the following: • Successful completion of treatment goals • Maximum level of function has been achieved • Patient has made limited or no progress within a reasonable time period • Non-adherence to attendance agreement • At patient/family’s request • Child’s inability to benefit from therapy due to: o Poor participation o Significant medical decline
Transition Criteria: Patients may be transitioned to receive therapy services in another setting. Upon discharge from DCH Rehabilitation, patients may transition to their school, home health and/or community
programs. Reasons for transition may include the following: • Patient no longer requires medically based rehabilitation • Child may benefit from remaining in a home environment • Non-adherence to attendance agreement • At patient/family’s request
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