Making necessary contacts with outside agencies that can help ...

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Making necessary contacts with outside agencies that can help with home care is the responsibil-ity of which member of the respiratory home care team?
 
  a. Attending physician
  b. Social services representative
  c. Respiratory care practitioner
  d. Nurse

Question 2

Factors to consider when advising a patient on selection of durable medical equipment (DME) include which of the following? 1. Accreditation 2. Finder's fees 3. Cost 4. Availability
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 1, 3, and 4 only

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Although a physician normally initiates an order to discharge a patient to a postacute care site, many other health care professionals are involved in the discharge process. Table 56-2 identifies these key professionals, along with their major responsibilities.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
When selecting a DME supplier, the discharge planning team, including the patient and family members, should consider the company's accreditation status, cost and scope of services, de-pendability, location, personnel, past track record, and availability.