SOCIAL SERVICES VS. CASE MANAGEMENT

Social Services

Social Services is responsible for assessing, recommending, and facilitating the services needed for a patient during discharge planning. Examples of common services include equipment, rehab, and home health.

Common orders placed for Social Services include:

Case Management

During a patients stay, Case Management is responsible for assessing medical necessity, level of care, and length of stay. The most common service Case Management is consulted for is Inpatient Psych Placement.