Answered a question 1/23/2010 at 3:52 pm
This process can change from state to state and from community to community but this is the basic process:
Physical Assessment: A history and physical form must be completed by the resident's hea
...Read MoreThis process can change from state to state and from community to community but this is the basic process:
Physical Assessment: A history and physical form must be completed by the resident's health care provider. Obtain the form from the facility. This must be done no more than thirty days before the resident enters the facility.
Resident Agreement: Before your older relative moves in, the Resident Agreement must be signed. This contract lists all the services your relative will receive, as well as the fees.
Functional Assessment: Within 30 days after admission, the manager and/or a nurse at the facility must complete a form that documents an assessment of the individual's ability to perform daily activities, such as bathing, dressing and eating, the level of support and assistance needed, and the person's social strengths and needs.
Before signing the Resident Agreement, read it very carefully. Be sure you understand the services, costs and conditions described in this contract. It is recommended that you also have an attorney
review it.
Service Plan: This document, which must be completed within 30 days after admission, details the services that are to be provided to the resident. The service plan describes exactly how each service will be provided, when it will be provided, and who will provide it. The purpose of the document is to ensure that each resident's individual needs are met in a manner that promotes independence, dignity and privacy. The plan is updated every six months, or more often if necessary.
A TB test is usually required as well as other tests mandated by each state.
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