Consents
This individual may be appointed to represent a patient's interests when there is no family involved.
Who is a legal guardian?
This mechanical device is used to assist with transferring patients.
What is a hoyer lift?
Social workers typically visit patients at this frequency.
What is 1-2 times per month? (An answer of either one or two will be accepted as well.)
Once signed, hospice consents are valid for this length of time.
What is 30 days?
This scale for rating pain is used with patients with dementia and other cognitive impairments.
What is PAINAD?
This resource, reimbursable by the State of Ohio, is available to cities to assist with final arrangements for impoverished patients.
What is indigent burial/cremation?
This order approves lifesaving measures until cardiac or respiratory arrest.
What is a DNR-CCA?
A heavy assist requires this many qualified individuals to execute.
What is two?
Patients may qualify for additional resources from this agency if they are former service members.
What is the VA (Dept. of Veterans' Affairs)?
Hospice staff must review consent paperwork so patients and families can give this during enrollment.
What is informed consent?
This documentation outlines patient treatments and interventions for all disciplines.
What is the Plan of Care (POC)?
This skill, important for all disciplines, is one of the main skills employed by social workers.
What is active listening?
Besides a Legal Guardian or POA, this person may sign hospice consents if the patient is not alert and oriented.
Who is the next of kin?
A patient or representative may sign this agreement to allow a regular diet in spite of risks.
What is a dysphagia waiver?
The social worker may help families arrange this cost-effective alternative to traditional funerary options, if the patient is deemed appropriate.
What is body donation?