The comprehensive assessment of a patient's abilities and needs and the development of a plan to facilitate the transition of that patient from the hospital to a community setting are referred to as hospice planning.

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The comprehensive assessment of a patient's abilities and needs and the development of a plan to facilitate the transition of that patient from the hospital to a community setting are referred to as discharge planning, not hospice planning. Hospice planning refers to the development of a plan for end-of-life care and support.

The Comprehensive Assessment of a Patient's Abilities and Needs and the Development