Tummy problem

When I took my dad to the doctor a week ago Friday, I had anticipated getting all the paperwork filled out for his July stay at a center. I know I mentioned in an earlier posting that the appointment didn't go as I had planned and I encountered "bumps in the road", as I so cleverly put it. Last week, I took my dad to have a TB test on Tuesday, then back to the office on Thursday to have it checked. (It's OK) Tomorrow, I have an appointment scheduled for him for a physical, and hopefully the time (if his highness, Dr. G allows it) to fill out the paperwork.

I am sitting at my desk looking over the papers. I have a knot in my stomach. I feel like I am going to the Principal's office - like I did something wrong. In my head, I am hearing Dr. G's comments, questions, etc. and trying to find some good answers and comebacks for him. There is a form called "Physician's Authorization for Non-licensed Caregivers to Administer Medications and Provide Treatment". It has listed that this non licensed caregiver has to have:
1. completed the state of AZ approved training, or
2. met the expectations of the rules as outlined in State Regulation R-9-10-722, and
3. have skills verified by a licensed nurse.

OK, that says that someone is going to give him his pills. They have some kind of training, or at least a procedure for administering the right drug to the right patient. They put the pills in a cup, carry them to my dad, give them to him with a glass of water. Wait...make sure he takes them. duh. The drugs are listed on another page with the name, dosage, when it should be given, and diagnosis identified (for drug use). Simple? Nope. Dr. G says he won't sign it. He doesn't know these people or this place, and won't be responsible for it. huh? Something to do with liability? Does he only approve of certain care centers? I can't believe he doesn't have any patients in a center, and I don't believe that this particular place is the only one that requires that paper. Heck, I'll sign it. I am my dad's power of attorney for health care. Why does the doctor have to sign it anyway? He's gonna give me heck about it, I know. Center "must have the permission of each resident's Primary Care Provider for non-licensed Caregivers to administer medications". I called the center and told them about my last encounter. They were really nice about it, and someone went over to his office to talk with him. But they didn't have an appointment, so he wouldn't/couldn't talk with them. They did leave some information about their center at the desk. Did he read it? I wonder. They told me that they would go back (with an appointment next time) and speak with him directly if I have a problem with the paper work. I am not looking forward to seeing him again. I cried like a baby last time. I guess I have to start my mantra...I am strong! I am a rock! I can do this! (I hope.)