while you are with us : Social Services & Care Management
Procedures
  • Social Work and Care Management staff will abide by professional codes of ethics, state regulations and laws, other related statures as relevant and appropriate to the scope of social work or nursing practice and hospital policies and procedures.
  • Social Work and Care Management staff will be encouraged to attend relevant seminars and other continuing education activities to enhance their skills and abilities as social workers.
  • Referrals can be made to Social Work or Care Manager Services by physicians, nurses, other hospital staff, patients and their families, clergy, community agencies or any other individual or organization concerned with the patient's welfare.
  • The Social Worker or Care Managers will begin discharge planning for the patient within a day after admission, if the patient's diagnosis and socio economic situation warrant such intervention OR an order is received.
  • Social Work and Care Managers will work closely with other hospital departments and community agencies to maximize recovery and emotional health of Firelands Regional Medical Center inpatients and outpatients. This may be done through multidisciplinary team meetings, advocacy or other appropriate interventions to assure a safe and appropriate discharge plan.
  • Documentation of intervention will be placed on the patient's medical record.
  • Statistics regarding services are kept by the Department Director.

What We Do
Firelands Regional Medical Center offers the latest healthcare technologies and treatments to the community. Patient centered service, leading edge technology - all available close to home.
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School of Nursing
Congratulations on considering a career in nursing. The Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing is pleased that you are interested in learning more about our nursing programs. Nursing can be one of the most exciting and rewarding professions, as it offers a variety of career opportunities and is in great demand. We hope that you like what you read about our school and that it becomes your choice for quality nursing education.
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