Reason for Encounter
Family called into the social work office asking for help to get to today's outpatient Orthopedics appointment.
What is - barriers/ access to health care?
Mom reports she and the children are unsafe in the home due to the temper of her new partner.
What is - exposure to violence?
Social work participates in daily rounds with the medical team to determine potential social work needs for a patient that is newly admitted to the floor.
What is - collaborated with the medical team?
A 9-month-old is being discharged from H9A after a failure to thrive workup. They have a number of follow-up appointments scheduled, including a weight check with primary care. The H9A social worker should send what to the primary care social worker.
What is - a handoff?
Patient is admitted to H11B after being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in the Emergency Department. Social Work is meeting with pt family per protocol.
What is - new diagnosis?
What is - substance use?
Through discussion, a parent reveals that their teenage child has been kicking the family dog regularly.
What is - mandated reporting (animal abuse)?
Parents have been arguing and escalating at bedside; social work is involved to assist with creating a visitation plan allowing each parent time at bedside.
What is - coping & stress (non-patient)?
A teenage child discloses historical spanking by a belt that left welts.
What is - abuse and mistreatment?
What is - referral to Lawyers for Kids?
Physician reports patterned bruising on the child's back and belly, that appears to be from a cord or loop.
A teenage patient shared that their stepparent was recently in the hospital for a suicide attempt.
What is - mental health needs?
A 17-year-old non-verbal patient with significant developmental delay is turning 18 soon. Parents are requesting help to prepare for how to best support their child.
What is - transition support (guardianship)?
A 14-year-old tells the nurse they are done and don't wanting to be alive anymore. The social worker uses what formal screening tool to determine next steps.
What is - the Ask Suicide Questionnaire?
Family reports concern for mold in their infant's bedroom, so the baby has been sleeping with mom and dad so they can keep the bedroom with the mold closed off.
Patient family is undocumented and report concern with attending frequent appointments in the hospital.
What is - legal stressors?
A teen in primary care discloses a sexual assault that occurred 36 hours ago.
What is - CAC redirect?