N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-33.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 8:43G-33.2 - Social work policies and procedures

(a) The social work department shall have written policies and procedures that are reviewed at least once every three years, revised more frequently as needed, and implemented. The policies and procedures concerning the scope of social work services shall address the following areas: counseling, discharge management and planning, social work assessment, consultation and referral, patient advocacy, community liaison, and education.

(b) The social work department shall have a protocol to ensure that social work services are offered to all patients who need or request them.

(c) The social services department or function shall have criteria for identifying at the time of admission and promptly assessing high-risk patients in need of psychosocial intervention and/or discharge planning.

(d) The social work department shall participate in the development and review of the hospital's agreements with extended and long-term care facilities.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-33.2

Amended by R.1999 d.436, effective 12/20/1999.
See: 31 New Jersey Register 367(a), 31 New Jersey Register 614(a), 31 New Jersey Register 4293(c).
In (a), substituted "at least once every three years, revised more frequently" for "annually, revised" in the first sentence; and rewrote (c).