APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
This is an application for admission to this hospital for Medical Rehabilitative Services
Please return completed application to:
Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children
3 Randolph Street
Canton, MA 02021
ATTN: Admissions Department
DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
(PLEASE PRINT)
Applicant’s Full Name:(Last) ______(First) ______(MI)______
Sex: M □ F □ Date of Birth: ______Age______
Birthplace: ______Social Security No. ______- ______- ______
Current Residence: ______
(No. & Street Name) (City/Town)(State) (Zip Code)
Current Home Telephone Number: ( ) ______- ______
Father’s Name:______Age:______
Address: ______
(No. & Street Name) (City/Town)(State) (Zip Code)
Telephone Numbers: Home: ( ) ______- ______Cell: ( ) ______- ______
Email Address: ______
Employer: ______
Address: ______
Work Telephone Number: ( ) ______- ______
Mother’s Name: ______Age:______
Address: ______
(No. & Street Name) (City/Town)(State) (Zip Code)
Telephone Numbers: Home: ( ) ______- ______Cell: ( ) ______- ______
EmailAddress: ______
Employer: ______
Address:______
Work Telephone Number: ( ) ______- ______
Are parents married: □ Yes □ No If no, how long divorced, separated, living together? ______
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CASE MANAGEMENT/PSYCHOSOCIAL
Agency Involvement
Agency Agency Contact Person and Telephone Number
□ DDS ______
□ DCF ______
□ MRC ______
□ MCB ______
□ SHIP ______
□ DPH ______
□ VNA ______
□ PCA’s______No. of hours: ______
□ Other ______
- With whom does applicant reside (names/ages/relationship)? ______
- Who is the legal guardian? ______
- Any siblings or parents that do not reside in home?______
- Visitation schedule if parents are divorced/not living together?______
- Are any legal problems being presently addressed by family? Yes □ No □
If yes, please describe: ______
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Any custody, visitation and/or restraining orders? Yes □ No □
If yes, please describe:______
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- Is the home handicapped accessible?______
- Do you have transportation that meets the need of the applicant?______
- Does the applicant use PCA services in the home? Yes □ No □
If yes, how many hours a week does applicant use PCA services? ______
- Is applicant able to direct care of PCA’s? ______
- How does the applicant handle transitions? ______
- What are the applicant’s perceived strengths? ______
- Please identify greatest areas of success/talents? ______
- Is the applicant aware of the application to PRHC? ______
How does the applicant feel about possibly residing at PRHC?______
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PRHC may require a home visit if Admission Team finds necessary.
Families may request a home visit as part of the pre-admission process.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Applicant’s CurrentSchool: ______
Address: ______
(No. & Street Name) (City/Town)(State) (Zip Code)
Telephone Number: ( ) ______- ______
School Contact: (Name) ______Telephone Number: ( ) ______
- Does your child have a current/signed IEP? Yes □ No □
If not, please explain:______
- Is your local school system aware of application to PRHC? Yes □ No □
If yes, do they support the application? Yes □ No □
INSURANCE INFORMATION
Prior to admission, applicant must be enrolled in Mass. Health. If not currently enrolled, please contact
Mass Health to start application process.
Applicant’s Medical Insurance Company: ______
(Name of Insurer/Company)
Subscriber’s Name: ______
Address if different from Applicant’s: ______
(No. & Street Name) (City/Town) (State) (Zip Code)
Policy No. ______
I.D No.______
(Private Insurance:ex: BCBS if applicable) ______
Medicare No. (if applicable): ______
Medicaid No. (if applicable): ______
(Mass Health No.) (Medicaid Claim No.)
Has applicant been the recipient of a Monetary Award of Settlement? Yes □ No □
What type of Mass Health? Comm. Health□ TAFDC□ SSI□ SSI/SSDI□ Other□
Is patient on: SSI? Yes □ No□ Monthly Amount: $______
SSDI? Yes □ No□ Monthly Amount: $______
SSI/SSDI? Yes □ No□ Monthly Amount: $______
Does patient receive child support? Yes □ No□ Monthly Amount: $______
Does patient have a Trust Fund?Yes □ No□ Monthly Amount: $______
If yes, is Trust Fund a special needs/irrevocable Trust Fund? Yes □ No □
Is Trust Fund in patient’s name? Yes □ No □
If no, whose name is it in? ______
Lawyer’s Name & Address: ______
Does patient have a savings account? Yes □ No□ Amount: $______
Does patient have a checking account? Yes □ No□ Amount: $______
Would you be setting up a personal needs account at PRHC? Yes □ No □
Would you be agreeable to Direct Deposit of SSI/Long Term Care Check? Yes □ No □
GENERAL QUESTIONS
Have you ever applied to PRHCbefore? Yes □ No □ If yes, When? ______
What are your reasons for applying to PRHC?
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Are you currently applying to any other facility, if so where? ______
Name of person filling out application:______
Address:______
(Street No.) (City/Town)(State) (Zip Code)
Telephone Number: ( ) _____-______
If PRHC staff recommends your child for inclusion in the therapeutic leave program, will you be supportive of his/her participation? Yes □ No □
PSYCHOLOGY
Family History: (Please include immediate family in and outside the home and all individuals living
in the home)
□Substance Abuse
□Domestic Violence
□Psychiatric Illness
Describe in detail any of the above that are checked:
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Describe past/present experiences in school: (Including issues re: accessibility, peer interactions, ability to function in the school setting)
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Availability of extracurricular recreational and social resources/activities at school setting:
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Is/was your child bullied or harassed at school? Yes □ No □ if yes, please describe:
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Is/was your child socially isolated at school? Yes □ No □ if yes, please describe:
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Does your child have any friends outside of school?
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How does your child get along with peers/other children?
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Please describe other alternatives you have tried if regular school attendance has not been successful
(ex: home tutoring)
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Is your child able to get into the community on a regular basis? (doctor’s appointments, family events)
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Describe any psychology concerns/stressors:
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Has your child/family received mental health therapy? Yes □ No □ If yes, where and for how long?
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What is your child’s mood most days: ______
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Does your child have behavior problems which interfere with daily tasks, for example need for a behavior support plan, 1-1 supervision: ______
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THERAPIES
Mobility/Transfers:
How do you transfer your child? ______
Does your child use a wheelchair? ______
Manual Wheelchair
Power Wheelchair
Does your child walk? If yes, please describe equipment used: ______
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Does your child require a special bed, side rails or side pads? If yes, please describe equipment used: ______
Safety (check all that apply):
- Falls frequently
- Wanders
- Climbs out of bed
Communication
Expressive Communication Modes: check all used by individual to make needs known
□ Speech□ Signs, gestures, vocalizations
□ Writing/typing□ AAC System:
□ Consistent reliable yes/no□ other: ______
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Making self-understood/Partner Response:
□ understood□ usually understood□ difficulty finding words/finishing thoughts
□ sometimes understood □ limited to simple direct communication □ rarely/neverunderstood
Receptive Communication:
Other related issues: ______
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Other receptive communication techniques used: (ex: lip read, visual supports)
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Comprehension/ability to understand others:
□ understands□ usually understands may miss some part/intent of message
□ sometimes understands, responds adequately to simple, direct communication
□ rarely/never understands□ to be determined
Oral Motor/Swallowing
Is he/she on a modified texture diet? Solids: Yes □ No□ Liquids: Yes □ No □
If yes, explain: ______
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Has the patient ever had a Modified Barium Swallow? (swallowing study) If yes, when, where, results/recommendations:______
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*Please attach copy of most recent swallowing study evaluation*
NUTRITION
Height: ______Weight: ______
Has the patient recently lost or gained any weight? Yes □ No □
Amount of weight lost: ______
Amount of weight gained: ______
Over how long? ______
Was it intentional? ______
DENTAL INFORMATION
Name of Dentist: ______
Address: ______
(No. & Street Name) (City/Town)(State) (Zip Code)
Telephone Number: ______
Medical History Information
Diagnosis: (Please list all diagnoses, infections or medical problems that your child has or has had)
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Surgical History:(Please list all surgeries your child has had)
Surgery Physician/Hospital Date
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Planned Surgeries: (Please list any planned/upcoming surgeries or doctor appointments)
Surgery/Appointment Physician/Hospital Date
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Allergies or Reactions to:______
Medications: ______
Iodine, dyes, anesthetics: ______
Food: ______
Environmental ex: dust/cats:______
Latex: Yes □ No □______
Medical Problems/Issues/Concerns: (Check all that apply)
Seizures / Pneumonia / ConstipationLoss of consciousness/Severe head trauma / Aspiration / Diarrhea
Attention Deficit Disorder / Special diet / Lactose intolerance
Developmental disorder / Legally Blind / Heart palpitations
Spasticity or high tone / Recent weight loss or weight gain / Other heart problems
Decreased tone / Leg swelling / High blood pressure
Easy bruising / Ostomy bag / Low blood pressure
Bone fractures / Hepatitis / Chest pain or discomfort
Fragile bones / Diabetes / Shunt
Vagal Nerve Stimulator / Bladder problems / Autonomic dysreflexia
discomfortBreathing problems / Bladder infections / Headaches/Migraines
Uses a ventilator or CPAP / Kidney infections / Vision problems
Uses oxygen / Kidney stones / Wears glasses
Asthma / Blood in urine / Hearing problems
Difficulty swallowing food/saliva / Blood in stool / Wears hearing aid
Frequent choking / C difficile (diarrhea) / Nebulizer/Inhaler/IPV
Liver problems / Obesity / SBE prophylaxis
Digestive problems / Poor weight gain / Skin issues, pressure sores
Gastro –esophageal reflux / Problems with overeating / Eczema/Dermatitis
Gastric or duodenal ulcer / Problems with under eating / Menstrual problems
Recent exposure to tuberculosis (+TB test) / G-tube Feeding / Uses catheters
Pain ___Acute _____Chronic / Needs suctioning / Other (please specify below
If you have checked any of the above, please explain:
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Yes No Not Sure
Does your child sleep through the night? ______
Has he/she ever had a hearing test?______
Does your child need diapers?______
Does your child use the toilet?______
Has your child ever had a behavioral plan?______
Other Observations/Comments or things you think are important to know about your child:
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Birth History
Mother’s age at Delivery:General state of health during pregnancy (circle one) : Poor Fair Good Excellent
Problems during pregnancy:
Birth Weight: (circle one): Pre-term Term
Problems at birth of shortly after:
Developmental Delays:
Family History: (check all that apply)
Diabetes / Seizures / Kidney/bladder problemsHeart disease / Neurological problems / GI problems
High cholesterol / Psychiatric problems / Immunological problems
Cancer / ADHD/ADD / Sudden death
Other:
Doctors:(including Mental Health providers, i.e.: psychiatry, therapist, social worker, counselor)
Name / Specialty/Medical Problem / LocationImmunizations
*Please include a copy of all immunizations (vaccines) *
Please list all Medications including vitamins, supplements, over the counter medicines and skin care:
Name Dosage Number of Times Daily
PLEASE NOTE IF ANY MEDICATIONS MUST BE RECONSTITUTEDPRIOR TO ADMINISTRATION.(Reconstitution is the process of adding diluents to a dry ingredient to make it a liquid)
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Department: Admissions