Documenting the Estimated Date of Discharge (EDD) in STAR and Meditech is essential for delivering coordinated, patient-centered care. Regular updates to the EDD in these systems support clinical planning by feeding into tools like the Patient Manager (PM) tile, making this critical information easily accessible to the entire care team. The PM tile can be customized with different profiles to highlight patients approaching discharge, helping teams prioritize care effectively.
Beyond entering in STAR and Meditech, the EDD can be posted for patients where appropriate (example patient whiteboards/communication boards). This helps manage expectations and fosters transparency, enhancing communication between patients, families, and providers.