Yesterday, 05:59 PM
Oct 4 – 15:00. I received a missed call and voice mail from Shari, Carla’s apartment complex manager. She said there was an emergency. I called her back….. Shari had been upstairs from Carla’s and when she came downstairs she thought she heard “Help” from Carla’s apartment. She ran to get her key and went into Carla’s apartment. Carla was in the tub where she had fallen the day before and was still there!!!! So she could have been there for almost 24 hours!!!
Shari said Carla was in the ambulance and they had not left yet. I called non-emergency 911 number and asked them to ask someone in the ambulance to contact me so I could tell them where I would like them to take Carla. One of the EMS people called me, I told them who I was, they said Carla was very confused, they asked me a bunch of questions and then off they went.
Later on around 17:00, I heard from a case worker at the hospital to ascertain Carla’s current state as she had a lot of questions. She said the doctor probably would not admit her (which means without a 3 night stay, she would not be eligible for rehab). BUT she did say that they can keep her overnight and have PT evaluate her. Apparently for no known reason, Carla was randomly selected to participate in a Medicare MPPS Value Care program and if PT determines she requires facility managed rehab, then she could be transferred to one of a VERY few facilities that participate in the program. BUT, Carla must agree to it. She didn’t, but then when the case worker explained to her why and that I thought it was a good idea, she agreed to it.
While I was talking to the case worker, Carla tried to call me. I finally called Carla back and she was scared and confused. She did not remember talking to the case worker, she didn’t remember me talking to her yesterday, BUT she could carry on a conversation with me. She wanted some food and a pull-up and wondered if I would call Starla (her once a week helper) to come to the ED to be with her or any of anyone else she thought of. I said that is not possible. My daughter and grandchildren are out of state for the weekend, so they can't help.
I told her to try to sleep, that I can’t come and won’t be able to because I don’t feel well, but she can call me.
I called the ED nurses station and explained Carla was scared and confused. He said that they know and that she is on 24/7 remote monitoring, so someone is keeping an eye on her……
Normally, I would be there, but can’t this time. Sigh You know what to do, family. Pray please?
Shari said Carla was in the ambulance and they had not left yet. I called non-emergency 911 number and asked them to ask someone in the ambulance to contact me so I could tell them where I would like them to take Carla. One of the EMS people called me, I told them who I was, they said Carla was very confused, they asked me a bunch of questions and then off they went.
Later on around 17:00, I heard from a case worker at the hospital to ascertain Carla’s current state as she had a lot of questions. She said the doctor probably would not admit her (which means without a 3 night stay, she would not be eligible for rehab). BUT she did say that they can keep her overnight and have PT evaluate her. Apparently for no known reason, Carla was randomly selected to participate in a Medicare MPPS Value Care program and if PT determines she requires facility managed rehab, then she could be transferred to one of a VERY few facilities that participate in the program. BUT, Carla must agree to it. She didn’t, but then when the case worker explained to her why and that I thought it was a good idea, she agreed to it.
While I was talking to the case worker, Carla tried to call me. I finally called Carla back and she was scared and confused. She did not remember talking to the case worker, she didn’t remember me talking to her yesterday, BUT she could carry on a conversation with me. She wanted some food and a pull-up and wondered if I would call Starla (her once a week helper) to come to the ED to be with her or any of anyone else she thought of. I said that is not possible. My daughter and grandchildren are out of state for the weekend, so they can't help.
I told her to try to sleep, that I can’t come and won’t be able to because I don’t feel well, but she can call me.
I called the ED nurses station and explained Carla was scared and confused. He said that they know and that she is on 24/7 remote monitoring, so someone is keeping an eye on her……
Normally, I would be there, but can’t this time. Sigh You know what to do, family. Pray please?
