USMLE® Step 2 CK · Social Sciences, Ethics & Patient Safety · Topic SOC-QI-09

Transitions of care and discharge planning

Transitions of care and discharge planning (SOC-QI-09) in USMLE® Step 2 CK Social Sciences, Ethics & Patient Safety (USMLE® Step 2 CK Review Book p. 59). Guideline basis: 2019 CMS Discharge Planning Conditions of Participation; 2025 CMS Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program. Covers: Discharge planning and patient education, Handoffs across settings, Readmission reduction, Discharge against medical advice. Practice 20 QuestionBank questions, ChartWalk bedside clinical algorithms, FlashCards, and ImageBank on TheCodexes.com. Understand beyond your boards.

Topic Code
SOC-QI-09
Chapter
Social Sciences, Ethics & Patient Safety
Review Book Page
p. 59
QuestionBank Items
20 questions

Primary Guideline / Source: 2019 CMS Discharge Planning Conditions of Participation; 2025 CMS Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program

Key Clinical Sections