DRGs and the Social Worker's Role in Discharge Planning
- 24 March 1992
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis
- Vol. 16 (2) , 37-54
- https://doi.org/10.1300/j010v16n02_04
Abstract
Cost containment measures have positive and negative consequences for the hospitalized patient and the health care professional. The impact of DRGs on the work environment and daily practice of the hospital-based social worker is examined. Strategies to enhance social workers' ability to effectively provide comprehensive, coordinated psychosocial services to patients within a cost containment climate are suggested.Keywords
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