Making necessary contacts with outside agencies that can help with home care is the responsibil-ity of which member of the respiratory home care team?
a. Attending physician
b. Social services representative
c. Respiratory care practitioner
d. Nurse
ANS: B
Although a physician normally initiates an order to discharge a patient to a postacute care site, many other health care professionals are involved in the discharge process. Table 56-2 identifies these key professionals, along with their major responsibilities.
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