- Examples of necessary referrals include therapy services (physical, occupational, speech), wound care, nutritional services, and so forth
- Recognize the need for referrals and obtain necessary orders
- Identify community resources for the client with health care team (Meals on Wheels, respite services, public transportation, various programs and shelters)
- Identify which documents to include for referrals (actual referral form, H&P’s, various signatures, insurance information)
- Work with members of the healthcare team to facilitate process if necessary (case management, social work, referral coordinators)
Ep041 Assess the need to refer patients for assistance with actual or potential problem
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Jon Haws, BS, BSN, RN, Alumnus CCRN
