2. Getting someone
admitted to a nursing home
If my family member is
coming from a hospital, what should the hospital and/or I provide
to have my loved one admitted to a MediLodge nursing home?
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Doctor’s or hospital
referral, which includes: Doctor’s orders, History
and Physical, current chest X-ray, Mental Health Screening
forms (MIMR) |
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Completed application |
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Insurance cards |
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DPOA papers/Patient Advocate, Guardianship/Conservatorship |
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5-7 days of clothes |
If my family is coming
from home, what do I need to do to bring my family member into
a nursing home?
If the family member is coming
from home, we will need specific paperwork completed. We will
need to review medical information and let you know if we have
an appropriate bed for your family member. Here is a list of
needed information:
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Current chest X-ray within
a 30 day period |
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History and Physical with diagnosis
(medical) and Mental Health Screening Forms (MIMR) |
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Information about normal, daily routines |
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Current list of medications and doses |
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Legal Documents (Power of Attorney
or Guardianship) |
What personal belongings can we bring to make our loved one
feel more at home? (All items are optional.)
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Medicare Card and other
insurance card and Social Security Card |
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TV and remote control |
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Radio |
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Pictures and other personal items |
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Comforter |
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Pictures and/or favorite knick knacks |
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Small rocker or recliner as room space
allows |
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For more information, refer to the
individual facility’s guidelines |
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