New Process for Approval of Outside Therapy/Service Providers at Misericordia

Misericordia Home is committed to providing our residents with the best care possible to ensure their continued health and well-being. Some families choose to supplement the care provided by Misericordia by arranging additional physical training or therapy sessions beyond those that Misericordia is currently able to offer, such as one-on-one personal training, behavioral therapy, physical/occupational therapy, and massage therapy. Effective May 1st, Misericordia has implemented a new process for the approval of these services that take place on Misericordia property.

In order to have an outside therapist or trainer approved to provide services on Misericordia property, families/guardians must notify the resident’s QIDP of their intent to arrange private services. Required consent forms signed by the outside provider and the guardian must be submitted to the resident’s QIDP along with a copy of the outside provider’s license and proof of liability insurance. Residential directors will review the submitted paperwork, and they will notify the guardian whether the provider is approved to provide services at Misericordia. If approved, the guardian should coordinate scheduling sessions with the resident’s QIDP.

This new process applies to both current providers and new providers, and this topic will be added to the resident’s annual staffing. If there are any questions on this new process, please contact the area Vice President or Assistant Vice President.