High social risk case finding. To be useful, such information should be identified and available in a timely manner. The percentage of patients who received psychosocial screening within three days of admission. Number of patients with psychosocial screening in chart dated within three days of admission date divided by the total number of patients admitted. Other influencing factors.
Patient leaves before three days.
Timely Psychosocial Assessment. Comprehensive patient evaluation occurs early in the hospitalization. Important aspect of care. Assessment, evaluation, and treatment planning. Information and conclusions of a comprehensive psychosocial assessment must be available on a timely basis to guide ongoing treatment planning and discharge and aftercare planning.