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"I have tried to get, at the least, shared MPOA but family doesn’t want me to “rock the boat”! "
Seems you are not medical POA. If so, the staff cannot talk to you about medical cincerns. Nor can you get shared MPOA since the LO can not assign you at this point. Are your Financial POA?
Really, the only thing Medical POA is good for is to carry out the principles wishes that are in writing. Maybe asked to make a decision that is not covered in the MPOA. The FPOA really holds the power. This person makes the decision whether to transfer the LO or not. In this situation, I would place the LO in another facility.
How exactly would a MPOA have any power to change how a nursing home functions?
The MPOA DOES have some powers to check medical records and etc. But very little real power until a medical entity comes to them for guidance, often about heroic measure to be taken or withheld.
If you give us specifics we may be able to help. Otherwise this remains a bit obscure and difficult to discuss with you, because we've no idea what problems you are finding.
Whatever problems are occurring are most likely institutional. You may have the right/ability to change institutions, but in general, the care of the elderly is often fraught with problems and complaints. It is quite an imperfect thing.
I am so frustrated with continuing, severe rashes, lost clothes, horrible appearance - smell, no attempt to even comb hair. LO has late-stage dementia and can’t give any information about lack of care. So many times, by so many staff members I am promised things will be better, LO taken care of, in a better way. Some things do get better, for a short time, then back to aforementioned aggravating situations. I am at the nursing home 5 days a week. I go different days, different times(for a reason). I have tried to get, at the least, shared MPOA but family doesn’t want me to “rock the boat”! I did report the facility, to the state, 14 typed pages, over 10-month period. There was a 2-month investigation. Report with multiple infractions, multiple residents. In the past, I have criticized people, who say they don’t want to live in a NH. I am now one of those people and pray I pass before my family puts me in a nursing home.🥲
If the PoA is active (due to the incapacity of the resident) then yes definitely. The non-PoA has 0 authority.
From my own personal experience, what motivates better care is PoA diplomatic and supportive involvement (never contentious), getting to know the immediate staff better, and good communication. From my MIL's funds we make sure her regular tenders know they are appreciated.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
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.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Seems you are not medical POA. If so, the staff cannot talk to you about medical cincerns. Nor can you get shared MPOA since the LO can not assign you at this point. Are your Financial POA?
Really, the only thing Medical POA is good for is to carry out the principles wishes that are in writing. Maybe asked to make a decision that is not covered in the MPOA. The FPOA really holds the power. This person makes the decision whether to transfer the LO or not. In this situation, I would place the LO in another facility.
The MPOA DOES have some powers to check medical records and etc. But very little real power until a medical entity comes to them for guidance, often about heroic measure to be taken or withheld.
If you give us specifics we may be able to help. Otherwise this remains a bit obscure and difficult to discuss with you, because we've no idea what problems you are finding.
Whatever problems are occurring are most likely institutional. You may have the right/ability to change institutions, but in general, the care of the elderly is often fraught with problems and complaints. It is quite an imperfect thing.
I did report the facility, to the state, 14 typed pages, over 10-month period. There was a 2-month investigation. Report with multiple infractions, multiple residents.
In the past, I have criticized people, who say they don’t want to live in a NH. I am now one of those people and pray I pass before my family puts me in a nursing home.🥲
From my own personal experience, what motivates better care is PoA diplomatic and supportive involvement (never contentious), getting to know the immediate staff better, and good communication. From my MIL's funds we make sure her regular tenders know they are appreciated.