N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-33.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:43G-33.6 - Social work patient services

(a) There shall be a system for clinical staff to refer patients directly to the social work department.

(b) The social worker shall consult with members of other disciplines in providing patient care services.

(c) Each patient who has received social work intervention shall be informed that he or she may call the social work department with questions after discharge.

(d) Families or guardians shall be included in services provided by the social work department, where indicated.

(e) The social work department shall assist patients directly or indirectly in identifying the need for, implementing, and verifying guardianship as part of discharge planning.

(f) The social work department shall coordinate child-abuse reporting and follow-up services with appropriate follow-up agencies in accordance with 9:6-1 et seq. The department shall participate in reporting and follow-up services for other victims of abuse.

(g) When a patient is transferred to another health care facility or linked to another health care agency after discharge, the social work department shall assure that relevant social work services documentation or information, if available, is provided to that agency or facility in order to assure continuity of care.

(h) When social work intervention is provided, the social work department shall enter into the medical record:

1. The reason for intervention;

2. The name or names of social workers involved and dates of intervention;

3. A social work assessment;

4. A treatment plan and referrals; and

5. Notes reflecting interventions before discharge.

(i) Social work staff shall be included in multidisciplinary patient care conferences or rounds.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-33.6

Amended by R.1992 d.72, effective 2/18/1992.
See: 23 New Jersey Register 2590(a), 24 New Jersey Register 590(a).
Guardians added.