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Conversations on Social Work Careers: Allison Peeler, Communicator

The New Social Worker

In this episode of Conversations on Social Work Careers, Your Social Work Career Coach Jennifer Luna talks with Allison Peeler, LMSW, an award-winning communications professional and Licensed Master Social Worker.

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National Patient Safety Goals Depend on Good Communication

Relias

Improve staff communication. Perhaps not surprisingly, they share a common element — they all depend on good communication practices at the organizational, team, and individual levels. Whether communicating with care team members or directly with patients, using two ways to confirm a patient’s identity must be embedded in your process.

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Tips to Enhance Your Communication About Aging During Social Work Month and Beyond

Social Work Blog

The center is the trusted source for proven communication strategies and tools to effectively frame aging issues. Alycia Claproth, MSW ( she , her ) , is the communications manager at the National Center to Reframe Aging. Advocacy and Other Outreach Policies that promote health and well-being in later life benefit people of all ages.

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Tips for Facilitating Effective Communication Between Caregivers and Individuals with IDD

Relias

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of 1973’s Rehabilitation Act requires that physicians and all other healthcare providers effectively communicate with people with disabilities. But for those working in IDD care settings, communication barriers may arise. Make sure to keep your communication calm and clear.

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Israeli Union of Social Workers Invites Palestinian Union to build communication and cooperation

International Federation of Social Workers

The Israeli Union of Social Workers calls for the Palestinian Social Workers to join them in dialogue to explore how the two unions can communicate and work together advancing the profession in the region.

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5 Ways to Reduce Horizontal Violence in Healthcare

Relias

Horizontal violence is particularly problematic in nursing because of the high-stress, fast-paced work environments where teamwork and clear communication are crucial for patient care. Healthcare leaders and managers must consistently model respectful communication and enforce zero-tolerance policies. What is horizontal violence?

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Controlling the narrative: How the state of Washington is trying to censor the foster parent voice in court

Child Welfare Monitor

Given this, one might expect that changes to the caregiver report form would by preceded by extensive communication and feedback from caregivers as part of the editing process. For example, “Are you maintaining open and viable communication with the child’s biological parent?” This did not happen.