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Social work screening in New Jersey hospitals: progress, problems, and implications.

I Wolock, E G Schlesinger

    Health & Social Work
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    High-risk patient screening in New Jersey hospitals often focuses narrowly on hospitalization length. This study identifies key components for a more effective social work screening system in acute-care settings.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Administration
    • Social Work Practice
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Social work screening is crucial in acute-care hospitals.
    • Existing screening practices may not fully address patient needs.
    • A need exists to evaluate and improve high-risk screening systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify essential components of a viable high-risk screening system.
    • To analyze current social work screening practices in New Jersey acute-care hospitals.
    • To discuss implications for improving patient care and resource allocation.

    Main Methods:

    • Study of social work screening in New Jersey's acute-care hospitals.
    • Analysis of commonly used screening criteria.
    • Evaluation of the components of effective screening systems.

    Main Results:

    • Nearly all hospitals utilize some form of screening.
    • Common screening criteria primarily target prolonged hospitalizations.
    • Gaps exist in comprehensive high-risk patient identification.

    Conclusions:

    • Current screening systems may be too narrowly focused.
    • Developing comprehensive screening is vital for effective social work intervention.
    • Recommendations for enhancing screening systems are discussed.

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