The patients are our #1 concern here at Lima Memorial Health Systems. Our Social Workers work through a large variety of programs to help patients and their families deal with the stresses and problems associated with a stay in the hospital, as well as the necessary plans needed after hospitalization.
Social Workers assist patients and families with emotional stress (separation, chemical dependency, terminal illness, family violence and long term illness and rehabilitation) and finding practical solutions (meals, finances, homemakers, equipment and transportation).
The first goal of Social Services is to return our patients to at least the level of independence he/she had prior to admission. We can help our patients return to their homes by providing adequate support through post-hospital planning and existing community agencies, such as PASSPORT and Home Health. The majority of our patients do go home with a Home Health agency following their discharge.
Referrals may come to social services by anyone and do not require a doctor's order. Social workers make assessments of patients and our trained nurses also make continuous assessments.
Social Services can also provide information on Advanced Directives.
Click Here for more information on:
- Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare
- Ohio’s Living Will
We can assist with the completion of these documents prior to admission on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please make an appointment with us by calling (419) 226-5065. This service is free, as well as all the services provided by our Social Services Staff.
