Examine how the described problem might happen in your facility and the impact it could have.

The problem described in the scenario is that a patient has been discharged from the hospital without being provided with any follow-up instructions or information regarding their care. In my facility, this could happen if there was a lapse in communication between different departments such as discharge planning and nursing or if the patient’s medical records were inadvertently not updated with their current medications or treatments. This lack of coordination can have serious repercussions for both the patient and healthcare organization.

For starters, it could result in an increased risk of complications due to improper treatment or medications which may not be corrected until it is too late. Additionally, this could lead to dissatisfaction among patients who are expecting more comprehensive follow up after leaving the hospital leading to negative reviews and potentially reduced usage of services over time. Finally, it may also increase liability for the organization due to negligence which can have significant financial implications depending on what type of legal action is taken against them.

Overall, these potential issues demonstrate why it essential for proper protocols to be followed when discharging patients in order to ensure all necessary steps are taken before they leave so that they can receive adequate follow-up care afterwards while avoiding any potential legal issues down the line.