Social Services. Each resident has a Social Worker as part of the team who assists in preparing Advance Directives and addressing adjustment and emotional concerns about living at the facility. The Social Worker assists in clarifying financial questions and serves as the family contact for information and referral. The Social Worker assists in obtaining services such as Support groups, Psychological counseling, Hospice care, Discharge Planning and Home Care Services. The Social Worker serves as the contact with the Designated Representative for the team concerning Advance Directives, Care Planning and on-going issues. Part of the team approach is to identify resident’s spiritual needs, whatever they are. Everyone expresses him/herself differently and we try to meet this part of the resident’s wellbeing through discussion with the resident and family. The Therapeutic Recreation staff and Social Worker are available to discuss individual needs, however at any time the Nursing staff can assist. At different times in life, needs change and it is our goal to be of assistance when needed. Staff will assist families in transportation arrangements and can provide information regarding methods, providers and qualified coverage. However, the facility does not provide transportation service for residents or staff to accompany the resident. Emergency ambulance transportation to the hospital for an acute episode is arranged by the Nurse when the MD directs that the resident be sent to the hospital for care. The facility does not assume financial responsibility for ambulance transport and in some circumstances a fee or co-pay is billed to the responsible party.
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Sources: Resident Admissions Agreement, Resident Admissions Agreement, Admission Agreement