Utah Admin. Code R432-100-27 - Social Services
(1)
(a) If a licensee provides an organized
social services department, a qualified social worker shall direct the social
work services.
(b) 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.
(c) 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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