Implementing a Social Needs Screening and Intervention Program at a Pediatric Diabetes Center.

Using a multidisciplinary team and quality improvement techniques, we implemented and maintained an intervention over a 2-year period to screen for health-related social needs and connect those with positive screens to local resources.

Overall, 9026 screens were completed, with 956 (11%) positive for health-related social needs.

Of those, 146 (15%) requested direct assistance with connecting to resources, 507 (47%) requested resources to self-navigate, and 305 (32%) declined wanting assistance.

Less than 1% of screens (n = 48) required urgent intervention from clinical social workers.