Care Network Social work services, including assessment, comprehensive care planning, monitoring, and reassessment are provided on a fee for service basis to the high risk frail elderly living in the community. Referral services are provided to clients of The Partnership Group. Services offered include psychosocial assessment, information and referral, supportive counseling related to chronic illness and acute hospitalizations for the monitoring and treatment of intractable seizures. Both individual and a variety of group services are offered. Emergency Department Social work services including crisis intervention, brief supportive counseling, information and referral, and discharge planning are provided to patients and their families treated in the Emergency Department.
Coverage extends to midnight, weekdays, and during the day on weekends.
End Stage Renal Disease Program Comprehensive social work services are provided to patients with chronic renal failure treated at the hospital dialysis unit, the Satellite Dialysis Facility in Queens Village, Home Hemodialysis, or Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis. The goal of the program is optimal adjustment. Additionally, discharge planning services are provided to patients hospitalized on the 17 bed dedicated oncology inpatient unit. Home Care Medical, nursing, rehabilitative services and social work services are provided to newborns, children and adults of all ages treated in the Home Care Program. Home Care for the terminally ill is part of the Home Care Department and provides an interdisciplinary team approach toward care of the dying in their homes.