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Transcript: Lock Haven Hospital's Extended Care Unit By: Erica Johnson Fast Facts (Clinton county/Lock Haven) about 28% of adults are married Lock Haven has a median family income of $28,619 Pop = 39,238 More women than men Mission Statement: To provide safe and efficient quality medical and health care services which promote community wellness and meet the needs of our customers. Draft Mission Statement: To provide patient focused and compassionate, quality care through a positive environment for our employees to work and physicians to practice medicines. Draft Vision Statement: To improve the health and wellness of the citizens of our community. Current Values: The Core Values of the organization are commitment, cooperation, and integrity. These are foundation values that guide all behavior and activities of the organization. History Sept 17, 1897 as farm house May 30, 1903 - began receiving patients Burned to ground June 8, 1908 Remodeled in 1924 Nursing school closed in 1936 ~ Changes in the past 5 years ~ Went from 4 social workers in the unit to 1 social worker Discharge summaries are now required for every patient Assessments are done quarterly Long term residents are on 2nd floor New director of Nursing New Administrative Director New CEO New Mission Statement in progress Hhhmmm....So what in the world does a social worker do in the Extended Care Unit? Admission Intakes Quarterly Assessments Grievance Procedures {Funding} Received through insurance companies Most major insurances accepted (with pre- certification). Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, Worker's Compensation, and Humana (most popular) - Vetern's Benefits Private Pay $8,070/month Organizational Structure Organizational Theory Systems Theory Systems Theory looks at a collection of parts unified to accomplish an overall goal or objective. If one of the parts changes or is eliminated, then the sum of the parts also changes. Who does Extended Care Unit Serve? Individuals who suffer from MR Individuals who suffer from MH issues Individuals who are unable to properly care for themselves at home Referrals from Fulmer's Personal Care Home, Williamsport Hospital, Lock Haven Hospital, Geisinger Medical Center etc. Services Provided Short/Long Term Skilled Nursing Restorative Nursing Services Respite Care Laboratory/Radiology Services Respiratory Services Staff Requirements Nurses = RN, LPNs, CRN (certification) Dietary = Bachelor degree in related field Social Services = MSW Director of Nursing = RN, LPN, or CRN with 5 + years of experience in managing administrative support services. Administrative Director = Bachelors and 5 + years experience managing administrative support services. My favorite part of placement is... Care Planning Discharge Planning Incident Reports Chai gets to come!!