SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

CONSUMER RESPONSIBILITIES Oversees all medical aspects of consumers life: Has at least one face: face contact per week with each consumer to ensure physical well being. Schedules all required medical appointments for each consumer based on his/her individual needs and as per regulatory requirements Ensures all medical follow up (i.e. appt.’s, labs obtain prescribed medication, etc.) occurs in a timely manner and/or is prescribed by health care provider Ensures that there is always an adequate supply of medication for each consumer Ensures consumers are receiving prescribed medications, treatments and diets as ordered. Accompanies consumer on all non-routine, pre/post surgical, and emergency psychiatric appointments: Accompanies consumers of appointments when needed due to staffing needs. Serves as the liaison between the Physicians, (Hospitals, etc.) the consumers and ICF/IRA. Visits all consumers during hospitalizations to ensure healthcare needs are being met (minimum 1 visit every 3 days of hospital care). Advocates for consumers medical/health needs

 

 

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Actively participates as a member of the consumers program planning team. Ensures that all health/medical related issues are brought to the table.

Participates in program