The Social Services Department at Douglas County Hospital assists patients with their discharge planning needs. The social worker functions as a member of the inner disciplinary team of nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy to assess patients and their families to formulate and implement discharge plans for patients. Social workers assist patients and families with nursing home placements, arrangement for Home Health Services, rental or purchase of durable medical equipment and questions concerning financial resources. Douglas County Hospital social workers are licensed by the state of Minnesota and are well-acquainted with services available in the entire area served by the hospital.
All social services are free of charge and are provided on an inpatient or outpatient basis.