Functions of social workers in a home health agency.
The activities of social workers employed by a public health nursing agency were studied. The data suggested that nurses and social workers collaborate more than prior studies have shown but also suggested that the nurses were selective in their decisions to refer cases to social workers. The study raised questions about the clarity of the agency's expectations of social workers and of nurses.
D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009820:Ohio; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012940:Social Problems; D012947:Social Work / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013997:Time Factors