A client is discharged from the hospital but outpatient rehab canno…

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A client is discharged from the hospital but outpatient rehab cannot start for several weeks due to coverage and scheduling gaps. What should the counselor anticipate?

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A transition-of-care coverage gap that can stall recovery and employment readiness without interim planning. — The hospital door closes and the outpatient door isn't open yet—that's a ditch, not a driveway. Expect the gap, build a bridge (interim supports, advocacy, temporary plans). Don't pretend discharge equals 'fully back.

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That hospital discharge always guarantees same-day unlimited outpatient rehab.

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That gaps between inpatient and outpatient care never affect vocational timelines.

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That employment goals should be abandoned until all insurance issues resolve years later.

A client is discharged from the hospital but outpatient rehab cannot start for several weeks due to coverage and scheduling gaps. What should the counselor anticipate?

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