I swung by Walker Methodist today between dropping Henry off at daycare and a client meeting to check on her status on the wait list. I also wanted some face time with the admissions specialist so she knows we're motivated to get mom in her new digs. I told Sandra about the latest jail break and that mom got a 30 day notice. I stressed the fact that mom's wandering is happening more frequently and that the family is now paying lots of cashola out-of-pocket to keep her safe. So Sandra knows the situation and made a note of it in mom's file so the other three admissions folks are aware of the ASAFP status. Now I've had face time with Sandra once and Lisa twice and spoke with all of them on the horn at least a couple times each. I will call or stop by in a couple days to keep refreshing their memories about mom.
From what I understand the waiting list is a fluid and changeable entity. Although there is one woman ahead of mom she is already in-house(in another, unsecured wing) and her wandering hasn't become a crisis yet. The staff has been able to corral her without too much trouble so far. I consider it my duty to impress upon the staff that mom needs that next available bed. I'll keep chiseling away at them until we're in.
Apparently, the staff at Spring Arbor gave mom rave reviews when Sandra was doing her initial assessment. Although residents can't be chosen based on their fine demeanor I'm sure it doesn't hurt that mom's got her own fan club in SC.
