Model for clinical social work practice in a health care facility

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Administration
• Clinical Social Work

Background:

• Social service departments face accountability challenges in healthcare settings.
• Defining the precise roles and functions of social workers is crucial for effective patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a model for clinical social work practice in healthcare.
• To establish a structured system for recording and reporting social service activities.
• To enhance accountability and demonstrate the value of social services.

Main Methods:

• Developing a practice model for direct patient services.
• Creating a recording and reporting scheme.
• Defining quantifiable metrics for social work tasks and outcomes.

Main Results:

• A clear model for clinical social work practice emerged.
• A functional recording and reporting scheme was established.
• The system demonstrates the quantity and accomplishments of social services.

Conclusions:

• The developed model clarifies social work roles and functions in healthcare.
• The recording and reporting scheme enhances accountability and program definition.
• The model serves secondary purposes in staff education, student training, and administrative planning.