OAC 310:667-31-1
Social work services
Cite as Okla. Admin. Code § 310:667-31-1
(a)
Availability of service. Social work services shall be available
to the patient, the patient's family, and other persons significant to
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the patient, in order to facilitate adjustment of the individuals to the
impact of illness and to promote maximum benefits from the health-care
services provided. Services may be provided as follows:
(1)
An organized social work department or service within the
hospital that has a full-time, qualified social work director.
(2)
A qualified social worker employed on a part-time basis.
(3)
An outside social work service that is obtained through a
written agreement, defining the role and responsibility of the
outside services (consultant social workers).
(b)
Policies and procedures. The method for providing social services
shall be clearly defined and shall provide for supervision of the
delivery of such services by a qualified social worker. Social work
services shall be guided by written policies and procedures.
(c)
Adequate records. Adequate documentation of social work services
provided shall be part of the patient's medical record and shall
include:
(1)
Observation and social assessment of the patient.
(2)
Plan of treatment and social work services provided.
(3)
Social work summary, including any recommendation for follow-up.