Current through November, 2024
Section 11-99-31 - Social work services(a) Social work services shall be provided by the facility and made available to all residents, their families, and other significant persons to enable them to deal with the impact of mental retardation on individual and family functioning.(b) There shall be sufficient, appropriately qualified staff to meet the social service needs of all residents admitted to the facility either through arrangements with outside resources or through qualified staff.(c) Social work services shall be documented in each resident's record and include at least: (1) An initial social history and assessment of social and emotional needs.(2) A current social work plan to meet any identified needs.(3) Regular progress notes indicating the resident's status with regard to a social work plan.(4) Discharge plans as appropriate.(5) Evidence of at least an annual review of psychosocial needs and discharge plans in conjunction with the active treatment program.[Eff. APR 29, 1985] (Auth: HRS §§ 321-9, 321-10, 321-11, 333-53) (Imp: HRS § 333-53)