- 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)
