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On call is not enough: social workers in ED.

M E Gwinn, P L Ewalt, M S Janz

    Hospitals
    |December 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Emergency department (ED) staff will refer patients needing social worker services only when social workers are physically present in the ED. This highlights the importance of on-site social work support for patient care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Social Work in Healthcare
    • Emergency Medicine

    Background:

    • Increasing patient complexity in emergency departments (EDs) necessitates specialized support services.
    • Hospital social workers play a crucial role in addressing patient needs beyond acute medical care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the conditions under which emergency department staff refer patients to hospital social workers.
    • To determine the impact of social worker presence within the ED on referral rates.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational study analyzing referral patterns.
    • Data collection on social worker availability and patient referrals within the ED setting.

    Main Results:

    • Referrals to hospital social workers by ED staff are contingent upon the social workers being on duty within the ED.
    • A significant increase in referrals is observed when social workers are co-located in the ED.

    Conclusions:

    • The physical presence of social workers in the emergency department is a critical factor influencing their utilization.
    • Optimizing social worker staffing models within EDs can enhance patient access to essential support services.

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