Power of Attorney for Healthcare
A person who requires assistance managing financial affairs may also need an advocate to assist with making medical decisions. InTRUSTment Northwest provides services as a Power of Attorney for Healthcare (HPOA) to act on behalf of the individual. As the HPOA, InTRUSTment Northwest takes an active role in the client’s life in the same ways listed above – while making specific health care decisions on behalf of the client and being available for emergencies.
InTRUSTment Northwest believes that in addition to protecting clients, guardians have a responsibility to understand their specific needs and promote creative approaches to enhance a client’s quality of life. InTRUSTment Northwest upholds these beliefs by:
- Maintaining the affairs of clients confidentially, with the least amount of intrusion into their lives
- Making decisions on behalf of clients as they would have done if they were able
- Ensuring that the personal needs of clients – for safe housing and quality personal care – are met while cultivating activities that nurture the body, mind, and spirit
- Developing a personal relationship with each client through regular contact
- Making specific health care decisions for each client and being available for emergencies
- Implementing a person-centered care plan
Acting as Power of Attorney for Healthcare, InTRUSTment Northwest coordinates a full range of person-centered services and employs a team approach to ensure the ongoing success of each client. Coordination begins with the Director of Person-Centered Services who, along with an Executive Trust Officer, coordinates a life plan with input from the client, family members, facilities, home care agencies, and community resources. This thorough, team-based approach ensures the highest quality of life possible.