Book chapter
44 Social Services Involvement in Care Transitions and Admissions in Nursing Homes
Nursing Home Social Work Research, pp.44-61
Routledge
2024
DOI: 10.4324/9781003400233-4
Abstract
Care transitions (CT) are critical junctures in the healthcare delivery process. Effective transitions reduce the need for subsequent transfers between healthcare settings, including nursing homes. Understanding social services (SS) involvement in these processes in nursing homes is important from a quality and holistic care perspective. Using logistic regression, this study examines structural and relational factors identified with higher involvement of SS in care transitions and admissions. SS directors from 924 nursing homes were evaluated in relation to SS involvement in care transitions and admissions processes. Results suggest the level of SS involvement in care transitions and admissions are associated with structural factors such as size of facility, geographical location, ratio of FTE's to beds, ownership status, and standalone SS departments, as well as relational factors, including perceptions and utilization of SS staff by facility leadership, coworkers, and family. Additionally, SS staff with higher levels of expertise and with social work degrees are less involved in admissions tasks.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- 44 Social Services Involvement in Care Transitions and Admissions in Nursing Homes
- Creators
- Colleen GalambosLaura RollinMercedes Bern-KlugMike OieEric Engelbart
- Contributors
- Robin Bonifas (Editor)Mercedes Bern-Klug (Editor)
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Publication Details
- Nursing Home Social Work Research, pp.44-61
- Publisher
- Routledge
- DOI
- 10.4324/9781003400233-4
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2024
- Academic Unit
- Public Policy Center (Archive); School of Social Work; International Programs; Center for Social Science Innovation
- Record Identifier
- 9984476556802771
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