Delays in patient discharge can be harmful to patients but most can be avoided, particularly if the delay is caused by waiting for a care provider to assess and accept a patient into their service.
A trusted assessor carrying out the assessment − someone acting on behalf of and with permission of the provider − is a good way of dealing with these delays.
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