Medical Care
The Center’s attending physicians will direct the overall resident medical care. Upon admission, a primary physician will be assigned to each resident or they may elect their own attending physician so long as the physician has been credentialed by the facility.
After admission, a routine physical examination will be performed. The facility is sufficiently staffed to provide appropriate care and treatment for residents. Residents should consult with their attending physician prior to any “outside” medication intervention.
If hospital care is required during their stay at the facility, arrangements will be made upon an order by their attending physician. Cost of care while a patient is in any hospital will be the sole responsibility of the resident.
Transportation is provided for medical appointments arranged by THVC's staff. Medical appointments arranged by those other than the facility’s staff will require that transportation be arranged by the resident or resident’s family.
Oxygen
Oxygen is provided via wall outlets in each resident’s room. Residents in need of oxygen are asked to use the wall outlets rather than portable tanks when they are in their rooms.
Portable oxygen tanks are provided for use outside the residents’ rooms for activities such as meals, physical therapy, participation in activities within the facility, transportation to and from doctor’s appointments and other facility-sponsored activities.
Portable oxygen tanks and gauges will be released for personal use such as family outings or passes for up to 24 hours. The resident or the resident’s family is responsible for making arrangements for providing oxygen while the resident is away from the facility for other than facility-sponsored events in the event the outing or pass is for an extended period of time longer than 24 hours.
Residents must have a physician’s order for oxygen and must adhere to the facility’s smoking policy regarding oxygen.
Rehabilitation Services
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy services are offered to restore, improve, and maintain physical function. Each resident is encouraged to achieve and maintain the highest level of independence possible in performing activities of daily life. Licensed physical, occupational and speech therapists plan and supervise the treatment programs prescribed by the staff physician.
Pharmacy
Medications ordered by a resident's attending physician will be provided and readily available to the residents of the facility.
All medications obtained by a resident while on leave from this facility must be turned in to the nursing staff upon their return to the facility for a physician review.
To ensure safety of visitors and other residents, medications cannot be kept at the bedside unless approved by a resident's staff physician and care team.
Residents should give 96 hours notice to the nursing department when planning to go on leave. This will allow sufficient time for medications to be packaged and dispensed by the pharmacy.
Dietary Services
The Center provides three meals a day that are designed to meet the resident’s daily nutritional needs. Snacks are also provided. All residents are encouraged to eat their meals in the dining rooms. A registered dietitian supervises the total operation of the Dietary Department.
Social Services
The social worker is available to each resident and will maintain contact with the resident and their family throughout their stay. Your social worker will assist you with any concerns you may have regarding their placement, care needs, adjustment, interactions with others, etc.
If a resident decides to visit with their family and/or to live independently, it is important that they notify their social worker as far in advance as possible.
A resident's social worker can assist them in making the necessary plans with people in their community or other agencies as appropriate.
A resident's social worker can also assist them/their family in obtaining information on possible funeral/burial benefits and burial honors that they may be eligible for. Any changes in addresses/phone numbers, contact persons, funeral home preferences, etc. should be relayed to the social worker as soon as possible so this change can be noted on their medical record.
Chaplain Services
Chaplain Services exist to provide positive and meaningful religious experiences for residents during their stay at the facility. Chaplain Services seeks to support residents in a positive and constructive manner.
Worship experiences or other religious activities are made available for residents of all faiths. The Activity Director will contact community clergy to schedule services as necessary.
Barber Services
A barber/beauty shop is available. These services are provided at no additional cost. The staff at this facility may refer a resident to the barber, or the resident may request the services of the barber as needed by contacting nursing personnel or Social Worker.
Laundry Services
Laundry services are provided for all residents. Laundry is picked up from the resident’s room and returned promptly. The facility is not responsible for dry cleaning services; arrangements for dry cleaning services should be made by the resident or the resident’s family.
All clothing will be labeled by our laundry services staff upon admission. All new clothing must be given to our staff to ensure proper labeling.
Pet Therapy
Some of our residents have been responsible pet owners and have a natural affinity for animals. Animal visits can be scheduled through the Activities Department.