We have had an older gentleman go into the hospital and he will be there for a while with rehab. The family would like for us to continue his care (he’s 24/7), but we are not staffed without hitting tremendous overtime or even pushing the limits of safe hours for driving to and from Little Rock. (He normally lives in supportive living). My question is, are we required to send 24/7 when a consumer is in the hospital and long term rehab?
We are heartbroken that he is going through this, but we don’t know how to staff without removing individual hours from our other clients. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Bec Dwyer-Coop, M.A.T. Executive Director Community School of Cleburne County PH | (501) 362.0943 www.communityschoolhebersprings.com We have had this on numerous occasions. We just have to pay overtime unless we can find enough staff to go. Most of the staff will deduct their sleep time while they are there. We give them money to eat on, but the hospital is usually very generous and brings them a plate. Rose Ray roser@hcccar.org You aren't required. You can send staff for regularly scheduled waiver hours, but I would notify the PASSE in advance to get approval- just to be sure. Vicki Grantham vgrantham@IntegrityInc.org We tell the natural supports that they are responsible when they are in hospital care.