Which Epic function organizes discharge instructions and follow-up tasks for the patient?

• A. Macro / SmartTemplates Fast Insert
• B. Lab/Test Mapping (Order Mapping)
• C. Discharge Planning / Care Plan
• D. Care Gap Outreach / Population Health Outreach

Answer: (C)

Discharge Planning / Care Plan is the Epic function that coordinates everything needed for a safe transition from hospital to home. It brings together discharge instructions, medication reconciliation, follow-up appointments, referrals, and any post-discharge tasks into one plan that the patient and the care team can act on. This alignment ensures the patient knows what to do after leaving care and that follow-up steps are clearly assigned and tracked. The other options serve template insertion, order mapping, or population health outreach, none of which focus on organizing discharge instructions and post-discharge tasks.