The Home's Accounting Office will guide you in opening a personal allowance account at the time of admission. Other credits may be added by your relatives and friends, or from your own financial resources if you have entered on a private pay basis. For your convenience, withdrawals can be made weekdays, excluding national holidays, during specified hours. The Personal Allowance Account bookkeeper is available on the first floor during this time. Every long term health care facility is required by New York State law to form a Residents Council.
All residents qualify to run for council office.
Residents are encouraged to come to these meetings, which are also attended by invited staff members. The goal of the council is to foster independence in thought and activity concerning all aspects of daily life within the resident population at Hebrew Hospital Home. The meetings provide an opportunity for direct communication between residents and staff, as well as giving you the chance to acquaint yourself with residents who reside on different floors. Check your copy of the HHH Activity Department calendar, as well as the day room bulletin board on your floor, for the date of the next Residents Council meeting. The minutes of each meeting are also posted after each session.