Social work services
Social workers in HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital provide a wide variety of assistance to patients and families through resource referrals, care coordination with community agencies and discharge planning.
Counseling and advocacy services are also available as needed.
Services include:
- Resource connections
- Crisis management
- Care coordination
- Family support
At the bedside and behind the scenes, social workers work with the medical team to coordinate care of the patient and family to ensure a safe discharge from the hospital setting.