Why are unit admission and discharge criteria developed?

Establishingadmission and discharge criteriaensures that care decisions areconsistent, justifiable, and ethically grounded. These criteria guide clinicians inresource allocation, promotingfair accessand minimizing bias in treatment decisions.

“Admission/discharge policies support ethical care delivery by ensuring objective, equitable decision-making, especially in high-acuity environments like ICUs.”

(Referenced from CCRN Pediatric – Professional Caring and Ethical Practice: Ethical Resource Management and Clinical Guidelines)