Section 33-07-01.1-26 - Social services1. Social services must be provided in all general acute hospitals by a qualified social worker or a social services designee to meet the needs of the patients. Hospitals utilizing social services designees must have quarterly consultation by a qualified social worker. a. Records of social service activity related to individual patient's needs must be kept, and must be available to the professional personnel concerned. Functions and activities recorded must include, as appropriate: (1) Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of psychosocial and rehabilitation needs of patients. (2) Evaluation of financial status of patients. (3) Referrals to community agencies. b. The hospital shall provide facilities that will serve the personnel of the service. The services must be easily accessible to patients and to the medical staff, and must assure privacy for interviews. 2. Primary care hospitals are subject to the social services requirements for general acute hospitals in this section. 3. Specialized hospitals are subject to the social services requirements for general acute hospitals in this section. N.D. Admin Code 33-07-01.1-26
General Authority: NDCC 23-01-03(3), 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-16-06