What Is The Role Of A Social Worker If A Patient Admitted For Rehabil

1.	What Is The Role Of A Social Worker If A Patient Admitted For Rehabilitation Has Declined Therapy For Two Days?
Answer» Assess reason(s) why resident is declining THERAPY, i.e. depression, confusion, pain Identify POSSIBLE interventions to facilitate participation Explain insurance benefits and skilled stay requirements Involve family if appropriate CONSIDER writing a CARE PLAN for "refusal of care" Communicate with staff at PPS or stand-up meeting

What Is The Role Of A Social Worker If A Patient Admitted For Rehabilitation Has Declined Therapy For Two Days?

Answer»

Assess reason(s) why resident is declining THERAPY, i.e. depression, confusion, pain
Identify POSSIBLE interventions to facilitate participation
Explain insurance benefits and skilled stay requirements
Involve family if appropriate
CONSIDER writing a CARE PLAN for "refusal of care"
Communicate with staff at PPS or stand-up meeting