Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 481 - Inspections and Appeals Department
Inspections Division
Chapter 53 - Hospice License Standards
Rule 481-53.12 - Social Services
Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 481-53.12
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
Medical social services must be provided by a qualified social worker, under the direction of a physician. Social work services must be based on the patient's psychosocial assessment and the patient's and family's needs and acceptance of these services.
(1) Education and experience. A qualified social worker is a person who:
a. Has a master
of social work (MSW) degree from a school of social work accredited by the
Council on Social Work Education; or
b. Has a baccalaureate degree in social work
from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education;
or
c. Has a baccalaureate degree in
psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work and is supervised
by an MSW as described in paragraph 53.12(1)"a"; and
d. Has one year of social work experience in
a health care setting; or
e. Has a
baccalaureate degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on
Social Work Education, was employed by the hospice before December 2, 2008, and
is not required to be supervised by an MSW.
(2) The social worker shall at least:
a. Consider the emotions and social support
system of the patient;
b. Identify
patient social service needs;
c.
Participate on the IDT to develop and amend the plan of care;
d. Provide services in accordance with the
plans of care developed by the IDT;
e. Document services provided and
observations made regarding patient and family response and status;
and
f. Cooperate and communicate
with other providers and the family to enhance the continuity of care.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 135J.3(2).
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