Discharge Orders—Finalizing with Past Date

The patient is currently listed on the inpatient census (via PATCOM), indicating that he or she has not been discharged. The discharge date on the orders is in the past. Discharge orders for current inpatients cannot be signed as final with a discharge date in the past.

• To return to the discharge face sheet to update the discharge date:

1. Click OK to acknowledge the message.

2. If needed, click the Face Sheet folder.

3. Enter the correct discharge date (today or in the next three days).

4. Save the orders.

• See also: Overview of Discharge Orders and Instructions