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7 Ways To Improve Your Human Services Organization

Relias

Human services organizations constantly have to navigate change. To help health and human service organizations get ahead, we’re sharing action items based on current trends in human services. Lean further into telehealth Telehealth offers many benefits to organizations, providers, and persons served.

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Child Maltreatment 2023: A reduction in child maltreatment victims or a retrenchment of child protection?

Child Welfare Monitor

“New Federal Report Demonstrates Reduction in Child Maltreatment Victims and Underscores Need for Continued Action,” the Administration on Children and Families (ACF) of the US Department of Health and Human Services proclaimed in releasing the latest annual report on the government response to child abuse and neglect.

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How to Talk About Alcohol Use with Clients: Frequently Asked Questions

Social Work Blog

These “Words Matter” posters, developed in collaboration with the Medical Assistant Partnership for Healthy Pregnancies and Families, can help social workers reduce bias and improve communication in conversations about alcohol. Government.

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The fundamental misconception at the heart of the Family First Act

Child Welfare Monitor

It is the case manager who refers the parent to the other providers, motivates them to continue to participate, monitors their participation by communicating with the service provider, and most importantly, monitors the safety of the children in the home. Child welfare social workers are above all case managers.

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Behind the Poor Pay and High Turnover Rates of Direct Support Professionals

Relias

In response, many local and state governments are raising their lowest wages above the federal minimum wage set in 2009. Use open and transparent communication strategies. Next, teach them to create communication plans when they are sharing important information with staff. But what exactly makes a good supervisor?

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Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing

Social Work Blog

Providing a GFE to patients is not new to CSWs who, as part of best clinical practice, routinely discuss services and fees before or during the initial interview with new patients. Department of Health and Human Services and several other federal agencies, the “Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part II.”. Future Action.

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How to Talk About Alcohol Use with Clients: Frequently Asked Questions

Social Work Blog

These “Words Matter” posters, developed in collaboration with the Medical Assistant Partnership for Healthy Pregnancies and Families, can help social workers reduce bias and improve communication in conversations about alcohol. Government.