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Mission and Goals

The Social Services Department is dedicated to promoting health and quality of life through the pursuit of Clinical Research.

The goals of the Social Services Department are:

  • To support the mission of the Rockefeller University Hospital (RUH) CTSA program by providing quality research participant care.
  • To provide social work case management services to the participants of the inpatient and outpatient units of RUH.

Scope of Services

  • Identifying the need for case management or supportive counseling services in alignment with the social services referral policies for the inpatient and outpatient units.
  • Assessing participants, giving supportive assistance, and making referrals as indicated.
  • Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with RUH, HIPPA, New York State and NASW ethical standards.
  • Providing discharge planning services and coordinating the components which together make up the continuum of care.
  • Providing information on community resources.

Educating participants and their support systems with regard to social benefits

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