R432-100-26. 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.