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When I went out of the country I gave my sisters name and number in case there was an emergency. The facility also had my information. The facility did contact my sister for an "emergency" and I was contacted and instructed her to authorize treatment. I also sent an email to the facility. now...I have to explain how this went down. I was contacted due to this "emergency" I was told the facility doctor had diagnosed an infection. So of course I authorized treatment....I mean who wouldn't have...it's an infection that can lead to sepsis that can lead to death..so yeah treat! I did not hear anything else so I presumed the treatment was working.
So I get home 2 weeks later. I pick up my Husband Next day I am looking at the bill and the breakdown of expenses. The infection!!! Athletes foot. I was charged over $30.00 for a tube of medication that he already had multiple tubes of at home that the VA seemed to send monthly..
While you can not transfer your POA you might be able to appoint someone to temporarily make decisions. If dad is in a facility ask administration what they want you to provide. If dad is at home there are forms, typically for Minors that you might be able to use as a template these would be for temporary authorization of medical treatment. But there is almost no place that the facility or medical staff could not reach you in an emergency. Maybe on a Cruise, top of a mountain, Mariana Trench but in most cases you will be reachable.
Is there a detailed advance directive? How long will you be out of phone contact? Have you discussed this with your Principal's medical team? Most POA documents have a "second" listed. Does yours? This should have been done while the principal was competent to do so.
According to the internet just on initial questioning I get this: "So no, the brother-in-law can’t assign your husband the POA (verbally or otherwise) just because he is out of contact. Ideally, your mother-in-law would’ve listed your husband as alternate (backup) POA when she set it up originally."
If you truly cannot be reached by any method then I would discuss this with your principal's doctor and make clear any "what ifs" are documented in a chart prior to your leaving. Do feel free to consult an attorney practicing in your state, as well.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
The facility also had my information.
The facility did contact my sister for an "emergency" and I was contacted and instructed her to authorize treatment. I also sent an email to the facility.
now...I have to explain how this went down.
I was contacted due to this "emergency"
I was told the facility doctor had diagnosed an infection.
So of course I authorized treatment....I mean who wouldn't have...it's an infection that can lead to sepsis that can lead to death..so yeah treat!
I did not hear anything else so I presumed the treatment was working.
So I get home 2 weeks later.
I pick up my Husband
Next day I am looking at the bill and the breakdown of expenses.
The infection!!!
Athletes foot.
I was charged over $30.00 for a tube of medication that he already had multiple tubes of at home that the VA seemed to send monthly..
While you can not transfer your POA you might be able to appoint someone to temporarily make decisions. If dad is in a facility ask administration what they want you to provide. If dad is at home there are forms, typically for Minors that you might be able to use as a template these would be for temporary authorization of medical treatment.
But there is almost no place that the facility or medical staff could not reach you in an emergency. Maybe on a Cruise, top of a mountain, Mariana Trench but in most cases you will be reachable.
How long will you be out of phone contact?
Have you discussed this with your Principal's medical team?
Most POA documents have a "second" listed. Does yours? This should have been done while the principal was competent to do so.
According to the internet just on initial questioning I get this:
"So no, the brother-in-law can’t assign your husband the POA (verbally or otherwise) just because he is out of contact. Ideally, your mother-in-law would’ve listed your husband as alternate (backup) POA when she set it up originally."
If you truly cannot be reached by any method then I would discuss this with your principal's doctor and make clear any "what ifs" are documented in a chart prior to your leaving.
Do feel free to consult an attorney practicing in your state, as well.