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Not a chance, I'd have thought. You'll almost certainly see signs around the place disclaiming responsibility for patients' personal effects. Did anyone give him or you any assurances that they'd take special care not to lose them, or anything like that?
That's not to say I don't sympathise with the frustration, not to mention the expense.
If your father has home contents insurance, you might have a glance at that and see if the hearing aids might be covered. Some policies do cover possessions taken outside the home - it's certainly worth a look.
Yes they should be responsible for replacement of any lost items. Most likely you will see among the fine print that the Philicity is not responsible for anything not a bruise, skin tear, Broken bone clothes false teeth or hearing aids. Do you know across the United States the ratio of caregivers is 1 caregiver to 15 elders. Now also all the staff that never put hands on that elder count in that 1. So a caregiver will most likely have up to 30 or more elders to care for. Also with turn over lack of pay and not ever being able to get to know an Elder you can count your blessings if a name is even known much less a prayer said or hand heald as the last breath is taken. Our system is broken our Elders are in danger. I have been a owner of elder homes and my standards are always 1 caregiver to 3 elders. If you can't love them enough to greive when they go to the other side answer to your God about that one. I can only answer for myself I have spent 20 years never having an Elder die without being there on knees praying to what ever God gives them the need at that time. I have never had an item lost or question about care. I have welcomed families home health companies and hospice to help keep eyes on so if a question does arise the answer is close at hand. Remember 95 percent of deaths happen between 1am and 4am. Tell me who is there when that last prayer last breath is gone... Think about it being you. There are 4 signs of death. 1 oxygen goes down and can not be risen even on oxygen. 2 blood pressure goes down and numbers come together. 3 temperature goes up. 4 pulse goes up. Both 3 and 4 are the bodies way of trying to keep blood going to organs and temperature trying to fight off the process of the body shutting down. Look for the signs pray to your God if you want to be with them at the time when good bye is not needed anymore only love compaction honer and grace and you not wondering if I.....
Zebrashoes, you need to check with the hospital admissions and read what they are and are not responsible for. Normally hearing aids don't get lost in a hospital as much as in a senior facility.
Usually what happens is a hearing aid falls out and gets lost in the bedding, the patient's gown, wrapped in tissue and tossed out, or on the floor under the hospital bed. I found my Mom's eyeglasses leaning up on the side of one of the cross legs under a hospital bed... without a flashlight, I would never have found it.
All hospitals have a Lost & Found area, usually it is part of Hospital Security. Someone may have found the hearing aid and have turned it in. Or check at the Nursing Station.
At the hospital where I do volunteer work, many a cellphone becomes misplaced. I can't imagine a hospital paying someone for a new cellphone.
are you talking about a hospital stay like he was admitted to a hospital? Or are you talking about rehab, nursing home, assisted living and the like? I would think if he were in the hospital it would be a short stay (hopefully) and family would be responsible for any personal items. When you go into the hospital all personal items are usually placed in a bag with the patients name on it and that is given to a family member. If you are talking about Re hab, nursing home, assisted living that is more difficult. Many things get lost either by the patients or other residents "shop" from other rooms or staff is careless with some items. Not an excuse but over worked and under staffed and make keeping track of every item difficult.
No, unfortunately. I have seen that policy posted in many places in a hospital. “Not responsible for loss of personal belongings”. This happens so frequently.
My mother lost her hearing aides during one hospital or rehab episode. I am convinced she balled them in a bunch of tissues & threw them out.
There is no way to police this in a hospital setting.
We did spend extra for an insurance policy of some sort when we bought them & they were replaced for free.
Tracking her hearing aides was a daily occurrence. Easier to do at home, but it was a constant issue.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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not unless they were inventoried upon moving in
That's not to say I don't sympathise with the frustration, not to mention the expense.
If your father has home contents insurance, you might have a glance at that and see if the hearing aids might be covered. Some policies do cover possessions taken outside the home - it's certainly worth a look.
Usually what happens is a hearing aid falls out and gets lost in the bedding, the patient's gown, wrapped in tissue and tossed out, or on the floor under the hospital bed. I found my Mom's eyeglasses leaning up on the side of one of the cross legs under a hospital bed... without a flashlight, I would never have found it.
All hospitals have a Lost & Found area, usually it is part of Hospital Security. Someone may have found the hearing aid and have turned it in. Or check at the Nursing Station.
At the hospital where I do volunteer work, many a cellphone becomes misplaced. I can't imagine a hospital paying someone for a new cellphone.
I would think if he were in the hospital it would be a short stay (hopefully) and family would be responsible for any personal items. When you go into the hospital all personal items are usually placed in a bag with the patients name on it and that is given to a family member.
If you are talking about Re hab, nursing home, assisted living that is more difficult. Many things get lost either by the patients or other residents "shop" from other rooms or staff is careless with some items. Not an excuse but over worked and under staffed and make keeping track of every item difficult.
This happens so frequently.
My mother lost her hearing aides during one hospital or rehab episode. I am convinced she balled them in a bunch of tissues & threw them out.
There is no way to police this in a hospital setting.
We did spend extra for an insurance policy of some sort when we bought them & they were replaced for free.
Tracking her hearing aides was a daily occurrence. Easier to do at home, but it was a constant issue.