10A NCAC 13B .2008. SOCIAL WORK SERVICES IN A HIV DESIGNATED UNIT

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The facility shall provide either by direct employment or by contract for social work services to include assistance to the patient in identification of supportive resources, financial services and assistance with discharge and transfer arrangements. In addition, for patients in a Human Immunodeficiency Virus disease designated unit, the social worker shall provide or arrange for the provision of spiritual, pastoral and grief counseling for patients and staff where appropriate. Support services shall be provided to patient families and significant others. Where necessary, coordination with treatment services for substance abuse, legal services and other community resources shall be identified.

History Note: Authority G.S. 131E-79;

Eff. February 1, 1993.

                    
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