DETAILED GUIDE FOR ADMISSION
- LIFE EXPECTANCY OF SIX MONTHS OR LESS
- THE GUEST DOES NOT REQUIRE CARE IN A HOSPITAL OR SKILLED NURSING CARE FACILITY
IV medication (except PCA Pump)
a feeding tube or
complicated wound care, for example.
We do not have an RN on service 24 hours a day.
- HE GUEST MUST BE ENROLLED IN A LOCAL HOSPICE PROGRAM WITH A SIGNED HOSPICE AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE BIRD HOUSE (HHJC).
- THE GUEST HAS ESTABLISHED A:
- THE BIRD HOUSE (HHJC) STAFF AND THE HOSPICE AGENCY PROVIDER SERVING THE GUEST, JOINTLY RECOMMEND ADMISSION AND AGREE UPON:
- *THERE IS A PLAN FOR CONTINUED CARE FOR THE GUEST WHO MIGHT BE DISCHARGED FROM THE BIRD HOUSE (HHJC).
- THE GUEST AND THE FAMILY/FRIENDS AGREE ON THE PURPOSE OF ADMISSION AND ON THE PLAN OF CARE, INCLUDING THE PROJECTED LENGTH OF STAY AT THE BIRD HOUSE (HHJC).
- THE GUEST AND FAMILY/FRIENDS UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A $100 PER DAY FOR PEOPLE ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID AND $175 FOR OTHERS FOR CARE AT THE BIRD HOUSE (HHJC). SOME LIMITED SLIDING SCALE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MAY BECOME AVAILABLE
- Medicare/Medicaid does not cover any of the daily residency charge, but will continue to pay for the hospice agency nursing services.
- RULES OF CONDUCT
- The guest’s and their family’s/friends’ behavior must not present a danger to self or others and should not be disruptive to others at The Bird House (HHJC) or the members of the neighborhood of the home. Rules will be posted and must be followed. Respect for all members of the household-guests, visitors, staff and volunteers-is of utmost importance.
- NO SMOKING WILL BE PERMITTED INSIDE THE BIRD HOUSE (HHJC). THERE WILL BE A DESIGNATED “SAFE SMOKING” AREA OUTSIDE THE BUILDING.