question archive In a situation whereby an elderly individual who comes to a hospital is noted to be at risk for harm from being alone, even though he/she states that he/she does not need help, can the hospital staff (nurse/doctor/social worker) forward a face sheet to the home health and hospice facility so that one of their healthcare team members can visit the patient and do further work up without their consent?
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In a situation whereby an elderly individual who comes to a hospital is noted to be at risk for harm from being alone, even though he/she states that he/she does not need help, can the hospital staff (nurse/doctor/social worker) forward a face sheet to the home health and hospice facility so that one of their healthcare team members can visit the patient and do further work up without their consent?