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Works backwards from the expected discharge date through the lead times for arrangements and referrals to give the day planning must start.
Backward planning
Planning start day = expected length of stay - (arrangement lead time + referral lead time), never earlier than day 1
Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
Estimated discharge dates set on admission reduce delayed discharges, which is why they are a standard flow metric.
Waits for social care packages, community equipment and transport rather than clinical readiness.