Screening & Identification
For Hospital Social Workers
4 articles
Identifying PMADs in NICU Parents: A Nursing and Social Work Guide
NICU parents face PMAD rates 2 to 3 times higher than the general postpartum population. Practical screening protocols, communication strategies, and referral workflows for NICU nurses, social workers, and developmental care teams.
Provider Liability When a Patient's Perinatal Mental Health Is Missed
Missed PMAD diagnoses are a growing source of malpractice litigation. A practical overview of where liability arises, what the plaintiff arguments look like, and what clinical practices reduce exposure.
Scope of Practice and Clinical Liability in Perinatal Mental Health
A comprehensive reference on the legal and clinical standards that govern perinatal mental health screening, documentation, referral, and mandatory reporting — with practical guidance for OBGYNs, CNMs, NPs, and hospital providers.
PMAD Screening for NICU Parents: A Guide for Hospital Staff
NICU parents are screened for PMADs far less often than OB patients. This guide covers appropriate tools, timing, and the social work role in closing that gap.
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