"We believe there are enough home care services for hospitals to discharge patients at a quicker rate."

Hospitals have financial incentives to discharge patients as quickly as possible.

They also work to discharge, transfer and admit patients.

State officials say they do not discharge patients unless there is appropriate housing for them.

During the last decade, the pressure on hospitals to discharge patients earlier and earlier has increased the need for home health services.

I feel confident you will not see us discharging patients who are a danger to themselves or others.

The hospital began discharging or transferring patients starting in the 1960's.

That mandate has often forced administrators to discharge patients who in many cases pose a threat to themselves or others.

Another common problem is that doctors wait until the end of the day to discharge patients, locking up a bed all day.

Furthermore, health authorities could no longer discharge patients without an individual care plan being approved and agreed with the local authority.