Social Needs Screening Tool
Assessment Rating
Assessment Rating
Description / Purpose
Examines non-medical social needs or social determinants of health.
Target Population:
Adults
Time to Administer:
10 minutes
Completed By:
The screening tool can be self-administered or given via an in-person interview. However, individuals may be more likely to disclose sensitive information, such as interpersonal violence, when self-administered.
Available Modalities:
Pen and paper
Scoring Information:
Hand scored
Training Requirements:
None
Availability:
Available on the internet at https://www.aafp.org/assets/image/upload/v1769694587/rzo98glj9k95a247v7tc.pdf
Languages Available: English
Description / Purpose
Examines non-medical social needs or social determinants of health.
Target Population:
Adults
Time to Administer:
10 minutes
Completed By:
The screening tool can be self-administered or given via an in-person interview. However, individuals may be more likely to disclose sensitive information, such as interpersonal violence, when self-administered.
Available Modalities:
Pen and paper
Scoring Information:
Hand scored
Training Requirements:
None
Availability:
Available on the internet at https://www.aafp.org/assets/image/upload/v1769694587/rzo98glj9k95a247v7tc.pdf
Languages Available: English
Contact Information
- Agency/Affiliation: AAFP's Center for Diversity and Health Equity (CDHE)
- Website: https://www.aafp.org/clinical-insights/center-for-diversity-health-equity-and-global-health/the-everyone-project/screening-patients-for-social-determinants-of-health
- Email: healthequity@aafp.org
Contact Information
- Agency/Affiliation: AAFP's Center for Diversity and Health Equity (CDHE)
- Website: https://www.aafp.org/clinical-insights/center-for-diversity-health-equity-and-global-health/the-everyone-project/screening-patients-for-social-determinants-of-health
- Email: healthequity@aafp.org