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Persona: Social workers/case managers — stroke discharge planning + social determinants

Care coordination module: discharge destination options, caregiver capacity assessment, equipment/home safety coordination, insurance/benefits navigation, and SDOH screening themes

ClinicianClinicianIntermediate25 minClinical (pro)

Educational only

Educational only — eligibility criteria and local resources vary.

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If there is immediate danger (unsafe home situation, abuse risk, suicidal ideation, or acute neurologic decline): activate local emergency/social work escalation pathways immediately per policy.

What you'll learn

  • Compare discharge settings (IRF/SNF/home health/outpatient)
  • Assess caregiver capacity and burnout risk
  • Identify core SDOH barriers impacting recovery
  • Build a practical resource/referral plan

Discharge settings

  • IRF vs SNF vs home
  • Eligibility themes (concept)
  • Tradeoffs: intensity vs access

Caregiver capacity

  • Who can help?
  • Training needs
  • Respite planning

Home + equipment coordination

  • Safety plan
  • Transport
  • DME documentation

SDOH screening themes

  • Housing
  • Food access
  • Transport
  • Language access
  • Costs

Resource plan

  • Stroke support groups
  • Community services
  • Financial assistance pathways

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

0 of 2 answered

Question 1

1. A key SDOH barrier that can reduce rehab attendance is…

Question 2

2. Caregiver training and respite planning can reduce burnout risk.

References

  1. AHA/ASA logo
  2. World Stroke Organization logo