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Medical Social Work ServicesEvery
day, our dedicated
staff helps our
patients take back control of their lives. Our
social workers serve as advocates in assisting patients and their
families with the many emotional and social issues that
can develop as the person is recovering in the home.
Working from a knowledgeable understanding of what community
resources are available they identify what other resources
can be brought to bear for the benefit of the patient.
Homestead recognizes the need for an holistic treatment
plan involving social, emotional
and physical health for successful healing. Our
social worker consultants make it their job to
cultivate a network of connections to community
resources, helping patients and families develop
healthier coping methods, gain access to community
resources, evaluate long-term care options, and
determine their eligibility for local, state and
federally-assisted programs.
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In-home
social work services include: |
- Assessment of patient's
social/emotional needs
- Community resource planning
- Counseling for long-term care
planning, including advanced directives, powers of
attorney, living wills and resuscitation
instructions
- Family education and training
- Coordination of medical care
needs and rehabilitative therapies
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Homestead's
exceptional team of social workers act to promote the
interests of our patients and to help in any transition that
comes above in the course of treatment. Each day the social
workers coordinate with other agency providers and the physician
to act in a proactive manner in order to get the patient back up
and enjoying life.
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