Social Work

Ozarks Community Hospital - Springfield, Missouri

  • Helpful and supportive staff includes master degree social worker and discharge coordinator
  • 24/7 on-call coverage
  • Provide support in coping with the stress that can accompany medical diagnoses or treatment
  • Plan referrals to community agencies, such as Home Health Agencies, Meals on Wheels, Nursing Home Placement
  • Arrange for medical equipment such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.
  • Assisting with communications to physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals
  • Provide information on nursing home and personal care home placements
  • Provide information on Durable Powers of Attorney and Living Wills.
  • Notary services
  • KEY CONTACTS:
    • Social Work: 417-874-4571 or 417-837-4092
    • Contact Person(s): Carol Martin MSW, Manager
      Sue Eppler, Discharge Coordinator