R432-100-26. Social Services

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  (1) In a hospital with an organized social services department, a qualified social worker shall direct the provision of social work services. If a hospital does not have a full or part-time qualified social worker, the administrator shall designate an employee to coordinate and assure the provision of social work services. The social worker, or designee shall be knowledgeable about community agencies, institutions, and other resources.

  (2) In a hospital without an organized social services department, the hospital shall obtain consultation from a qualified social worker to provide social work services.

  (3) The staff shall be oriented to help the patient make the best use of available inpatient, outpatient, extended care, home health, and hospice services.

  (4) Social Services shall be integrated with other departments and services of the hospital.

                    
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