Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R432 - Health Care Facility Licensing
Rule R432-100 - General Hospital Standards
Section R432-100-27 - Social Services
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 432-100-27
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) If a licensee provides an organized social services department, a qualified social worker shall direct the social work services.
(a) If
a licensee does not have a full or part-time qualified social worker, the
administrator shall designate an employee to coordinate and assure that social
work services are provided to patients.
(b) The licensee shall ensure the social
worker, or designee is knowledgeable about community agencies, institutions,
and other resources.
(2) If a licensee does not provide an organized social services department, the licensee shall obtain consultation from a qualified social worker to provide social work services.
(3) The licensee shall orient the staff to help the patient make the best use of available inpatient, outpatient, extended care, home health, and hospice services.
(4) The licensee shall integrate social services with other departments and services of the hospital.
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