Knowing where your patient is safest and what to do when their home is not it.
There will be times that this is going to mean that you make a call to your local adult protective services department. Knowing when that is the right call to make and how to proceed can be a challenge but in this episode, I share my experiences with it and go through the steps of assessing when it is time to call. The OT has a role of maximizing a patient's independence and quality of life in any setting. Working with the patient's care managers, social workers and interdisciplinary healthcare providers on the homecare team will direct you in helping your patient find the best option for independence and safety.
https://www.napsa-now.org/ adult protective services
https://www.verywellhealth.com/geriatric-care-manager-job-description-197837 care manager information
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03/17/20 • 26 min
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