For admittance to the program the J&R Swanberg Community Residence requires copies of the following:
1) Core history
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Some of the beautifully crafted woodwork found at Swanberg. |
3) Latest physical exam and results of lab work
Other requirements necessary for admittance to J&R Swanberg Community Residence are that every resident needs to be mobile and must be able to take complete care of personal hygiene. Residence Counselors are available to assist with managing physical illnesses as well. All residents need to be physically capable to use stairs while entering or exiting the house and all must be able to shower and/or bathe independently.
Residents using a catheter must routinely care for it independently. Doctors will help with catheter management. Residents that are diabetics will have help managing their diabetes. Residence Counselors will take daily blood samples and will measure all insulin amounts. Diabetic diets will be followed according to the advice of the Doctor and/or Dietician. Residence Counselors will order all supplies for catheter and diabetic needs that have been prescribed. All other medications that have been prescribed for residents are routinely ordered by the Residence Counselors.
Resident Rights
Administration and staff of this community residence program shall ensure that residents rights are protected according to New York State Mental Hygiene Law, including; Title 14, Parts 27 and 527 and other State and Federal laws protecting persons with disabilities. This written copy of Residents' Bill Of Rights will be given to any new applicant to the program and also upon admission.
Each resident participating in this program will be ensured:
1. The right to receive full personal needs allowance in a regular and timely manner. Each resident shall have the freedom to use this allowance freely unless enrolled in a money management program.
2. The right to a clearly written residency agreement which has been approved by the Office of Mental Health.
3. The right to be appraised and informed in writing of personal responsibilities in the residence.
4. The right to keep and use most of his/her personal property, space permitted.
5. The right to practice the religion and faith of his/her own choice.
6. The right to communicate freely with persons inside and outside the residence.
7. The right to send and receive unopened and uncensored mail.
8. The right to privacy and confidentiality.
9. The right to have reasonable access to a telephone.
10. The right to have visitors.
11. The right to register to vote; assistance to be given.
12. The right to vote; assistance with transportation upon request.
13. The right to assistance in securing valuables.
14. The right to a resident grievance procedure.
15. The right to have access to a residence council meeting for the purpose of developing and implementing changes of house rules and other matters relating to the operation of the program.
16. The right to a quiet enjoyment of other residents in a common and shared area.
17. The right to a habitable living space and common areas.
18. The right to receive treatment without discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.
19. The right to have assistance in procuring emergency care.
20. The right to be informed of the name and position of the doctor who will be involved in your care and treatment.
21. The right to read your confidential charting folder.
22. The right to receive information that you need to give informed consent for any proposed procedure or treatment.
23. The right to receive assistance in understanding your financial situation.