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• plan of care. The assessment and plan along with a cover letter giving a summation of the case (written by the social.worker) along with the F1-2 is then sent to Raleigh for approval. If the circumstances require immediate , action services are implemented. Nursing services are usually covered by Medicare which gives the client and-family support until the plan of care is approved. There is ongoing contact between the nurse, social worker and family. Pleans of care are revised frequently to meet the clients needs. A reassessment is completed every six months by the nurse and social worker to continue services. If the family or client declines services this is documented and the family proceeds with their own plan. Our Advisory Committee consists of representatives from the following areas: Social Services Board (1 member). Senior Citizens Board (1 member), Health Department (1 member), 2 members who have professional knowledge/ . experience in gerontology, in-home care, or health issues related to aging or long-term care. These members are currently from a nursing home and a home health agency. Two members who are advocates for citizens who need or at risk of needing in--home care. These members are providing in home care for their mothers. The County Manager's designee and Directors of the Departments of Social Services, Aging and Health as ex,.cfiiciv members with voting privileges. The Long Term Care Social Worker is also a member but does not have voting privileges. Emphasis for 'Icontinuation grant period will be placed on increased public awareness, development of the private pay and optional populations. See budget for use of the grant. The county has committed to the Long Term Screening Program and is aware that probable assistance would be available for two years. Si 1