Discharge planner vs ambulatory care coordinator

Differences between discharge planner and ambulatory care coordinator duties and responsibilities

Discharge planner example responsibilities.

• Manage full caseload of patients providing both supportive and educational counseling as well as utilization review and case management services.
• Assist patients with completing Medicaid applications.
• Coordinate and facilitate patient placement post discharge in clinical facilities, including SNF and rehabilitation programs.
• Maintain verbal contact with family/petitioner, in compliance with HIPAA and JCAHO policy, with regards to consumer needs.
• Facilitate transportation prior to approval from Medicaid including ambulance transfer.
• Follow and adhere to facility policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements
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Ambulatory care coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage caseload by providing care coordination to individuals with a primary intellectual/developmental disability diagnosis all of whom receive community-base waiver services.
• Initiate supportive counseling and crisis intervention for groups and individuals in children's rehabilitation hospital setting.
• Conduct NCQA audits and quality surveys for physicians.
• Assist with increasing family unity, life skills and legal entities.
• Assist members with finding placement in the ALF or SNF setting.
• Generate appropriate letters of authorization and denial according to NCQA and CMS guidelines.
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