Which item is NOT typically included in a safe discharge plan?

• A. Isolation from community supports.
• B. Follow-up care and community resources.
• C. No medications unless symptoms worsen.
• D. Immediate return to prior housing.

Answer: (A)

A safe discharge plan focuses on keeping the person connected to supports and ensuring continuity of care after a crisis. Maintaining those connections helps monitor safety, support adherence to treatment, and arrange resources that prevent relapse or deterioration.

Isolating someone from community supports undermines safety nets, which is why that item isn’t part of a proper discharge plan. In contrast, follow-up care and community resources are essential for arranging ongoing treatment and services; medications are typically part of the plan to manage symptoms and prevent relapse; and housing planning addresses stability and safety rather than leaving the person without a suitable living situation.