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Name Company:
MAIN PHONE NUMBER OTHER PHONE NUMBER SOCIAL SEC NUMBER DATE OF BIRTH
N/A
HEALTH INSURANCE
WAIVER VETERAN
Consolidated Person Family Obra Alds N/A Surviving Spouse of a Veteran Not A Veteran
REFERRED LANGUAGE
MARITAL STATUS #PERSONS LIVING IN YOUR HOME TOTAL FAMILY HOUSEHOLD INCOME
EMERGENCY CONTACT
(Person responsible for providing day-to-day care for the patient)
N/A, I do not have a primary caregiver NAME RELATIONSHIP PHONE NUMBER
Same as emergency contact
N/A, I do not have a legal Guardian
Same as emergency contact
COMMENTS:
Client Name:
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Referral Information
Abuse/Neglect Adult Day Care Advocacy Animal Services Case Mgmt
Home Repairs Home Del. Meals Housing Op ons Legal Services Mental Health Srvs.
Vision Other:
Nutritional Status
I have an illness or condi on that made me change the kind/amount of food ! eat.
I eat fewer than 2 meals per day.
I eat few fruits, vegetables, or milk products.
1 have 3 or more drinks of beer, liquor, or wine almost everyday.
I have tooth or mouth problems that make it hard for me to eat.
I don't always have enough money to buy the food I need.
I eat alone most of the me.
I take 3 or more different prescribed or over-the-counter drugs a day.
Without wan ng to, I have gained or lost 10 pounds in the past 6 months
I am not always physically able to shop, cook or feed myself.
Total score for each Yes response
Client
Date
Signature
Intake Worker
Date
Signature
Notes:
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FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT
Levels of Assistance:
0 Independent Completes the task independently 3-Minimum Assistance -Occasional assistance or supervision may be necessary
6- Moderate Assistance Assistance or supervision is always necessary
9= Maximum Assistance-Totally dependent on others
1 For each ac vity check the box indica ng the assistance needed.
2. If assistance is needed, indicate the source of help (be specific: spouse, family, friend, paid help, volunteer, professional)
3. in the comments sec on indicate the type of assistance provided and how o en it is provided. Also indicate if the client needs further help.
HOUSEHOLD CONVENIENCES
Client Client Observation: Does the client's home have health and safety issues relat-
Has Needs ed to any of the following?
Washer Pets
Dryer No Problems
Comments:
PLACE OF RESIDENCE
What floor does the client live on? ______________ Is the bathroom on the same floor? Yes No
Number of steps to enter the home? Are steps a problem within the home? Yes No
If the client lives on other than the main floor:____________ Is there an elevator, li or stair li ? Yes No
Ask the Client the following: Do you have difficulty ge ng into your home? Yes No
Do you have difficulty ge ng into any room in your home? Yes No
Comments:
If client has NOT fallen in the past year, skip questions 4 & 5 below.
4. Where have you fallen?
Getting in & out of bed Bathroom Outside the home
Between the bed & the bathroom Kitchen Other:
5. Can you say what makes you more likely to fall?
Feeling dizzy/lightheaded Getting up too quickly Walking in darkness
Certain Shoes Turns Walking on certain surfaces
Stairs Dim Lighting Other:
Client Name: Page 5
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
What are your medical problems? (use the following codes to answer)
1- had previously 2-under control Height:
3-has currently/being treated 4-has currently/ not being treated Weight:
Other Obesity
If yes, rate your level of pain on a
scale of 1-10(1 indicates no pain,10
No Problem Chronic pain indicates the most intense level of
pain)
Other
PAIN LEVEL:
No Problem
Client Name: Page 6
MEDICAL PERSONNEL
2.During the past 12 months, were you admitted to the hospital for a stay that included at least
o Yes o No
If yes, indicate number of times admitted and ask the following question.
3. During the past 12 months, how many nights did you spend in the hospital?
Indicate # of nights o Do not know/Refused
4. During the past 12 months, how many trips did you make to the emergency room? (respondent as patient)
Indicate number of trips o None (skip to question 6) o Do not know/Refused (skip to question 6)
5. What was the main reason you went to the Emergency Room (if more than one visit, ask about most recent visit,
one response on-ly)?
o Medical Condition was Serious o No Other Source of Medical Care Was Available When Needed
o Referred by Health Professional/Caregiver o Do not know/Refused
o Other (Record Reason:)
6. How many primary care doctor visits (your main doctor, not including specialists) did you have during the past 12 months?
# of visits o None o Do not know/Refused
7. During the past 12 months, how many doctor visits did you have with specialist(s) (doctors other than your primary care doctor)?
Indicate number of visits o None o Do not know/Refused
10. During the past year, were you ever unable to see a doctor when you needed to?
o Yes o No (skip to question 12) o Do not know/Refused (skip to question 12)
11. If you were unable to see a doctor when you needed to, was it because of (check all yes responses):
o Cost too much o Lack of transportation o Conid not get appointment
o Doctor would not accept Medicaid o Limited hours of service o Other reason o Do not know/Refused
12. During the past 12 months, were you admitted to a nursing home? (all levels of care)
o Yes o No
If yes, indicate number of admissions and indicate # of nights o Do not know/Refused
13. Overall, how satisfied are you with the quality of the medical care you received during the past year?
o Very satisfied o Somewhat satisfied o Somewhat dissatisfied
o Very dissatisfied o Do not know/Refused
Supportive Home Care LLC (RSHC) to receive personal assistance services for the following
client: The following activities may or may not
be included in these services: food preparation, cooking, washing, shaving, dressing, toileting,
regular hair and skin care, ambulating, transferring, exercise, and assistance with self-
administered medications. Services are restricted not just to the tasks mentioned, but also to the
extent of an unlicensed person's skill. I recognize that if the client receiving services' condition
changes and skilled treatment is needed, RSHC would be unable to provide it. I am aware that I
have the right to refuse medical treatment
I understand that services will be provided by staff who will visit the client's home. I recognize
that, if the client so desires, a plan of treatment will be developed with the client's and/or family's
input. I recognize that it is my right and duty to participate in the care plan, and that I will be
given a copy of my medical records. This strategy, I understand, will be revised and supervised
at least once every by a supervisor from the department, either in person or
by telecommunications. I can reach the supervisor by calling the department, and I can reach the
agency office at (272)219-0900 if I have any questions before or after business hours.
I give my permission for the agency to disclose medical details to my doctor, a facility of my
choosing, a payer source, or accrediting/regulatory/organizations that provide consultancy
services, as required. When I move to another health care facility, I approve the release of my
Plan of Treatment and Discharge Summary upon my transfer to another healthcare facility.
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I was given a verbal summary as well as a copy of the Elder Abuse, Exploitation, Neglect, and/or
Theft Policy, Client Rights and Responsibilities, Advanced Directives, Medical and Special
Waste Disposal, and the agency's policy on Abuse, Exploitation, Neglect, and/or Theft. I
understand that if I believe there has been violence, neglect, fraud, or exploitation, I should
report it to the Monroe County Area Agency on Aging, 724 B Phillips Street, Stroudsburg PA
18360. Toll free hotline at 1-800-498-0330 as well as the Department of Health's complain
Hotline at (1800) 254-5164. The line is open to you 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. I
understand that I may also contact my local AAA Ombudsman of Monroe County at 1-570-420- 3735.
I understand that I may also file a complaint with the Director or president of Lexicare Community
Connection LLC.Supportive Home Care LLC agency office at (272-219-0900). The agency will
respond to your
complaint within 10 days and your concerns will be resolved within 30 days.
(yes) (No) Has a Durable Will (Yes) (No) Has an out of Hospital DNR
(Yes) (No) Has a Living Will. (Yes) (No) Has a Directive to Physician/Living Will
Name of Durable Power of Attorney Phone Number
For the purpose of care management, the client gives permission to contact their primary
care physician and other service providers.
I understand that prior to employment, the agency does not require its workers to undergo a drug
test. I accept that I would not hire or offer to hire a caregiver assigned to client's care to work
privately and/or directly for client or any individuals affiliated with client at any time while
obtaining services from RSHC or within six months after services have been terminated. I
recognize that I would not obligate any agency caregiver to perform activities that are beyond
their ability or the scope of the agency's services. If RSHC has to end this arrangement, I will be
given at least ten days' notice, unless there are circumstances that require immediate transfer or
discharge, as specified in the Client Handbook. I recognize that if a client or family member is
psychologically or physically abusive, services should be discontinued. I recognize that if a
client or family sends away more than three caregivers in a row without verifiable evidence that
such caregivers were unable to provide treatment, the agency will be unable to provide services.
DOH REQUIREMENT
PAYMENT Method: Act 150/UPMC( ) AmeriHealth Waiver ( ) PA Health and Wellness waiver ( ) Medicaid ( ) OBRA Waiver ( )
PDA Waiver () Private Funding ( ) COMM care Waiver ( ) Independence waiver ( ) Name of another Waiver
Mon: Fir:
Tues: Sat:
Dietary Guidance
Outcomes/Goals Needed Detail
Medication Reminders
Assist With Feeding
Meal Preparation
Dust/Mop/Sweep/Vacuum
Kitchen Chores/Dishes
Bathroom Cleaning
Trash Removal
Change Bed linens
Medication reminder
Laundry/Ironing
Safety/Oversight/ Supervision
Prepare For Bed
Transportation/Brands/Shopping
Outdoor Recreation
Money exchange
Assist With Exercise
Socialization/Peer Interaction
Safety Skills
Independent Living Skills
Personal Hygiene Skills
Behavior Intervention
Respite
Companionship
Home& Community Habilitation
Other
By signing this form, all clients who receive services from Lexicare Community Page 11
Connection LLC. Supportive
Home care LLC are attesting that they have received the client's handbook which
describes the policies and services offered by the agency and also the Client
Complaint Procedure handbook.
We request and arrange a monthly Motor Vehicle Record Check of the providing caregiver from
our third-party background check company as part of our transportation program, and we verify
insurance coverage on individual employees' vehicles. Please initial the required field below and
sign if transportation is needed as part of our service.
I can include the use of an RSHC employee's vehicle for incidental transportation. I
completely understand and agree to keep the provider, Lexicare Community Connection LLC.
Supportive Home Care LLC, its
staff, and principals harmless and indemnify them from any liability in the event that I (client)
am injured while riding in the employee's vehicle. It is our policy that the client or their family
members cannot drive our employees in any vehicle whatsoever, so therefore the employee must
be the driver of that vehicle for safety reasons. If a LexiCare Community Connection LLC. team
member's vehicle is used for commuting or to run client errands, we reserve the right to charge
mileage at the $ rate.
Address:
D.O.B:
Known Allergies:
Doctor's name:
Doctor's Address?
Address?
Phone:
Power of Attorney:
Client's Diagnosis:
Phone Number:
Training and Competency Policy/Testing, Timeframes and Frequency in Accordance with PA Home
Care Regulation 611.55
Our direct care workers are properly trained and should appear neatly groomed and dressed in scrubs
when visiting your home to provide care. Direct Care Workers will wear an identification badge for your
protection. The identification will identify their name, picture and their affiliation withLexiCare Community
Connection LLC.If a direct care worker is not wearing their identification while in your home
please ask them to display it as well as contact our office immediately. Direct Care Workers are bonded
and insured for your protection. Each applicant is carefully screened by means of a background check,
medical checks and competency exams and trainings in order to be considered eligible for employment.
A list of the screenings is itemized for new hires:
Reference Checking (minimum of 2 satisfactory results) Child Abuse Clearances FBI Background checks
State background checks (Only for individuals who have not lived in Pennsylvania for 2 or more
consecutive years. (Only individuals who will be providing care to a minor (less than 18 years old)
Megan's Law Background checks, Drug Testing, Motor Vehicle Background checks, Tuberculosis
screenings (performed both initially and annually). Professional License verification as needed, Home
Care Training as needed, Competency Testing for skill and knowledge (performed initially and annually).
The training is hosted by Lexicare Community Connection LLC. Supportive Home Care Nurse or
competent office Administrator)Competency is tested in the following areas: Recognizing and Reporting
Abuse or Neglect, Hair, Skin, and
Mouth Care, Assistance with Self-Administered Medication. Dealing with Difficult Behaviors, Bathing,
Shaving, Grooming, and Dressing. Assistance with ambulation and Transferring, Toileting, Meal
Preparation and feeding. Documentation, Universal Precautions, Recognizing consumer changes, Basic
infection Control, Consumer control and independent Living Philosophy. Confidentiality Instrumental
Activities of Daily Living Philosophy.
Trainings are offered through direct observations, testing and training, consumer feedback as well as
online learning opportunities. Competency is reviewed once per year after the initial competency is
established and more frequently when discipline or other sanction is imposed because of quality of
care infraction.
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You have the right to know why we need to ask you questions.
We are required by law to collect health information to make sure:
1) you get quality health care, and
2) payment for Medicare and Medicaid patients is correct.
You have the right to have your personal health care information
kept confidential.
We know how important it is that the information we collect about you is correct. If
you think we made a mistake, ask us to correct it.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you can ask the Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services, the federal Medicare and Medicaid agency, to correct your
information.
You can ask the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to see, review, copy, or correct your personal health
information which that Federal agency maintains in its HHA OASIS System of Records. See the back of this
Notice for CONTACT INFORMATION. If you want a more detailed description of your privacy rights, see the
back of this Notice: PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT-HEALTH CARE RECORDS.
I, understand that:
PRINT NAME
Initials: The direct care worker who will be providing services in my home is an employee
of LexiCare Community Connection LLC. RSHC is responsible for withholding State and Federal
Income tax, Federal Unemployment tax, Social Security taxes and Medicare taxes on behalf of the
direct care worker. RSHC is also responsible for paying workers' compensation insurance to cover
the direct care worker in the event of an accident or injury on the job.
OR
N/A The direct care worker who will be providing services in my home is not an employee of N/A
and therefore, may be considered my employee. Since the direct care worker maybe my employee.
I may be responsible for withholding and reporting State and Federal Income tax. Federal
Unemployment tax, Social Security taxes and Medicare taxes on behalf of the direct care worker.
I also understand that the direct care worker is not covered by workers' compensation insurance.
X_Maintains
general and professional liability insurance covering the direct care worker.
If LexiCare Community Connection LLC. does not maintain general and professional liability
insurance, and the direct care worker is not covered under workers' compensation, I have been
advised to check my homeowner's or renter's insurance to determine if it covers any injury or
accident involving the direct care worker while working in my home.