(1) Within five days after admission, each patient shall be interviewed and a social work assessment completed. When indicated, a social work treatment plan reviewed and approved by the social worker shall be carried out, as appropriate, by the social worker, social work assistant, or social work aide.

(2) The social worker, social work assistant, or social work aide shall develop a plan, including goals and treatment, for social work services for each patient who needs them, with participation of the patient, the family, the patient's licensed healthcare practitioner acting within the scope of his or her professional licensure, the supervisor of health services, and other appropriate staff.

(3) Signed and dated progress reports shall be written at least monthly in the health record of each patient receiving social services, by the social worker, social work assistant, or social work aide.

(4) The social worker, social work assistant, or social work aide shall participate in regular staff conferences with the attending licensed healthcare practitioner acting within the scope of his or her professional licensure, the director of nursing service, and other appropriate personnel.

(5) There shall be discharge planning and implementation through liaison with local health and welfare agencies, other community personnel, and the patient's family or authorized representative.

(6) Orientation and in-service training of other staff members on all shifts shall be conducted at least monthly by the social worker in charge of the social work service, to assist in the recognition and understanding of the emotional problems and social needs of patients and families, and to learn how to implement appropriate action to meet such identified needs. Orientation and training shall include informing the staff about available community resources and services.