Description
ASSESMENT EVALUATION & REVIEW SERVICES (AERS): Provides assistance to functionally disabled individuals who are at risk of being placed in an institution. Staff conducts a comprehensive evaluation to identify services to help the individual to remain in the community, or in the least restrictive environment, while functioning at the highest possible level of independence and personal well-being. Teams consist of a nurse, social worker, and as needed a psychiatrist and psychologist. The teams complete a comprehensive evaluation, including medical/nursing, environmental and psychosocial assessments that is conducted in the home setting or the individual’s current location.