Section 481.53.12. Social services.

Social services shall be planned and provided or supervised by a person who has at least a bachelor’s degree in social work from a school approved by the council on social work education. The social worker shall at least:

        1.            Consider the emotions and social support system of the patient and family;

        2.            Assess the ability of the family and the patient to function socially and to deal with their emotions;

        3.            Identify patient and family social service needs;

        4.            Participate on the IDT to develop and amend the plan of care;

        5.            Provide services in accordance with the plans of care developed by the IDT;

        6.            Document services provided and observations made regarding patient and family response and status; and

        7.            Cooperate and communicate with other providers and the family to enhance the continuity of care.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 135J.3(2).