Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.03.14 - HOSPITALS
Section 16.03.14.450 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 16.03.14.450
Current through September 2, 2024
If the hospital offers this service, the patient and his family shall be assisted to understand and cope with social problems that affect health.
01. Provision of Social Services. If the hospital provides these services, it can be provided by the following methods:
a. An organized service within the hospital under the overall direction of a social worker; or
b. A social worker employed part time; or
c. Consultation from a social worker from an outside resource.
02. Organization and Staffing. An organizational plan of services shall be developed by those providing the service, medical staff, and administration.
03. Policies and Procedures. Policies and procedures shall be developed to include the following:
a. Services offered; and
b. Identification of relationship with other hospital and community services; and
c. Definition of other support personnel for patient care; and
d. Procedure for discharge planning; and
e. Procedure for referral and consultation.
04. Records. Pertinent social data shall be incorporated into the patient's medical record.
Effective March 17, 2022
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