When should the hospital begin the discharge planning process for a particular patient?
A. at least 24 hours period to discharge
B. early in the patient's episode of care, treatment or services
C. after completion of all ordered diagnostic testing
Ans: B. early in the patient's episode of care, treatment or services
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