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Advanced Directives

To download Advance Directive forms, please visit http://www.uslivingwillregistry.com/forms.shtm


Social Services and Case Management


During your hospital stay, our Case Management and Social Services staff will work with you, your family, and your doctor to assure that you receive continuing medical care, if necessary, after discharge. Social Services assists with psychosocial issues that affect your medical condition. Your Patient Care Coordinator provides discharge planning to assure a smooth transition from the hospital into your home environment.  Our goal is to connect you with appropriate state and community resources, if needed.
 

Community services available include:

  • Nursing homes

  • Supervisory care homes (housing & assistance with meals, medications, etc.)

  • Respite care (allows family members to take care of their needs)

  • Rehabilitation programs for physical therapy, plus cardiac and pulmonary rehab

  • Home Health nursing

  • Meals-On-Wheels

  • Respiratory home care (oxygen/nebulizer)

  • Veterans’ Administration services

  • Financial assistance, insurance programs

  • Support groups at the hospital include

  • Diabetes, Stroke, Cancer, MS, and Cardiopulmonary.

  • Alcoholics Annonymous support groups are located throughout our communities, call  (928) 537-7800 for locations.

  • Mental health, alcohol, and drug abuse counseling

  • Social Security, disability, and Medicare assistance

  • Home medical equipment (walkers, wheel chairs, commodes, hospital beds)

  • Conservatorship/guardianship

  • Domestic violence shelters

  • HIV/AIDS resources

  • Second-hand and food pantry stores

  • Protective services for children and vulnerable adults

  • Transportation services

  • Health Information Library

  • Hospice and palliative care services

  • Occupational health (drug/health screening)

  • Emergency services (housing, food, clothing, energy source)

 If you would like more information on any of these programs, or have additional needs, call Case Management at extension 6514, Social Services at 6364, or notify your Patient Care Coordinator. A Community Services Directory is available for your reference.

 

 

 

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