Referrals

   Referrals may be made by the physician, hospital or nursing home
   discharge planner, family members, caregivers, and the patients
   themselves.

   If you or a family member needs home nursing or hospice services,
   we can help.  Please see Services to find out more about the services
   we offer.

   HOW TO REFER YOURSELF OR A FAMILY MEMBER
   If the patient is in the hospital

·   Tell the doctor of discharge planner/social worker that you want a home health or hospice referral.

·   Tell them that you want Somerset Hospital Home Care or Hospice Care, if that is your choice.  Remember that everyone has the right to choose the agency that they want.

·   Before the patient is discharges from the hospital or nursing home, check with the nurse to be certain a home care order has been written.

·   If you choose Home Health & Hospice Care, the patient will be contacted within 24 hours after discharge.

   If the patient is at home (no hospital stay)

1.     Call the patient's doctor and, if possible, make an appointment for the patient to see the doctor.

2.     Ask the doctor to call Home Health & Hospice Care to make a referral.

3.     If the doctor is not sure if the patient qualifies for home health or hospice an evaluation visit can be made to determine eligibility.

4.     If unable to have the doctor see the patient, call Home Health & Hospice Care and we will call the doctor for the referral.