Discharge Delays

Discharges often get delayed because pending referrals block the process, leaving physician assistants to chase multiple doctors for clearance. Patients remain stuck in beds longer than needed, increasing congestion and slowing admissions for new cases. This wastes valuable hospital resources and frustrates both staff and families. What should be a smooth exit turns into a waiting game. The lack of referral closure makes discharge one of the biggest pain points in patient flow.