MercyOne’s Social Services staff assists patients, families and other support persons in meeting needs they may experience as a result of illness or injury.
These include services that will assist in your transition from a MercyOne medical center to your home or another facility. Social workers are available seven days a week and there is no charge for their services.
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center by law reports all hospital deaths to the Iowa Donor Network. Representatives from this service might contact families.
Please feel free to talk with your nurse, Pastoral Care or Social Services if you have questions about organ donation.
In Iowa there are two Advance Directives:
A brochure detailing Advance Directives is provided on admission.
Further information can be obtained through Pastoral Care Services or Social Services.