A person whose duties involve making arrangements so that patients who are being discharged have an place to go which is appropriate to their needs, with the necessary care available. These duties start early in hospitalization, so that discharge which is medically indicated will not be delayed because of the absence of needed medical or social resources.
In the realm of healthcare, there exists a specialized practitioner who aids patients in organizing and facilitating their health and home care requirements once they are discharged from a hospital setting.