Customized Services at Independent Haven
Independent Haven offers a continuum of customized services. Below is an overview of the services we offer;
Service | Including |
24 hour On-Call Registered Nurse | Oversight of Medication
As Needed (PRN) Medication Serious Illness, Injury Health Related 911 calls Medical or Urgent Care |
24 hour On-Call Residential Supervisor | Resource to direct support staff
Reporting of suspected abuse, neglect financial exploitation Mental health and crisis stabilization |
Mental Health Stabilization | Weekly Check-in with Supervisor
Daily Check-in with direct support staff Communication with other providers |
On-Site Asleep Overnight Staff | Emergency Assistance
PRN Medication Administration |
Activities | On-Site activities such as bingo, movie night, Wii, computer lab, grilling, walks, games
Off-Site activities such as YMCA, bowling, movies, MOA All Independent Haven activities such as Camp Confidence, Exploring Minnesota, ILS Classes |
Medication Administration | Based on nursing assessment and doctor’s orders, client services may include:
-Client sets-up and orders medications, RN supervise processes -Client sets-up medications, RN supervises; client does not call in when taking meds, staff orders meds -Client sets-up medication, RN supervises; client calls in when taking meds, staff orders meds -RN sets-up medi- planner/med-machine; client does not call in when taking meds. Staff orders meds -RN sets-up medi-planner/med machine; client calls in when taking meds, staff orders meds -Staff administer and order medications |
Appointment Scheduling
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One (or a combination) of the following:
-Verbal Prompts/Reminders = Staff prompt client to make and attend appointments -Visual oversight = Staff observe client making their own appointments and complete and send Provider Communication Forms -Side by side = Staff provide names, numbers, calendars, and written reminders to client while client makes appointment; staff complete and send Provider Communication Forms to providers -Totally Dependent = Staff make all appointments; staff complete and send Provider Communication Forms to providers |
Transportation Scheduling
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One (or a combination) of the following:
-Verbal Prompts/Reminders = staff remind client to make and cancel rides, client notifies staff when rides are made -Visual oversight = staff observe client arranging transportation -Side by side assistance = staff schedule rides with client present -Totally Dependent = staff schedule transportation without client involvement |
Money Management
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One of the following:
-Independent = client pays own bills, may be own rep-payee, budgets own money without staff involvement -Side by side assistance = client has rep-payee, staff assist with budgeting, paying bills, money disbursement. |
Nutrition Support: Menu Planning
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One (or a combination) of the following:
-Verbal prompts and reminders = staff remind client to make list and menu plan -Visual oversight = staff review client prepared menu plan and grocery list -Side by side assistance = staff develop grocery list and menu plan with client |
Nutrition Support: Grocery Shopping
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One (or a combination) of the following:
-Verbal prompts and reminders = staff remind client to go grocery shopping -Visual oversight = staff accompany client to grocery store -Hands-on assistance = staff accompany client to grocery store, give feedback on food choices, assist client with budgeting, assist with carrying groceries |
Nutrition Support: Food Prep | One (or a combination) of the following:
-Verbal prompts and reminders = staff remind client to prepare meals by following menu -Visual oversight = staff present in client’s apartment while client is cooking, staff may be present while client eats – Side by side assistance = staff assist client with meal prep |
Social – Interpersonal Skills
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One (or a combination) of the following:
-Verbal prompts and reminders = staff use positive verbal reinforcements and proactive verbal intervention techniques -Visual oversight = staff use reactive intervention techniques – Side by side assistance = staff need to administer PRNs, RS/RN intervention |
Personal Hygiene – | -Verbal prompts and reminders=staff prompt client to clean, take a shower, change clothes, etc. |
Housekeeping – Laundry
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One (or a combination) of the following:
-Visual oversight = staff give organizational direction to client – Side by side assistance=staff teach client how to complete task through role-modeling, staff carry laundry, staff work beside client to complete tasks |
Benefit Coordination
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One (or a combination) of the following to coordinate SSI, Economic Assistance, MA: -Verbal prompts and reminders = staff remind client to complete and submit paperwork, staff are available for questions -Visual oversight = staff are present when client fills out forms to answer questions – Side by side assistance = client present while staff are completing paperwork, staff are to provide information to complete forms -Totally Dependent = staff completes all paperwork without client involvement |
Services Independent Haven Does NOT Provide
If you have questions about our services, please do not hesitate to contact us at 763-999-9977.