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Child Protective Services in the District of Columbia: An alarming increase in incomplete investigations in FY2024

Child Welfare Monitor

Source: CFSA Data Dashboard, [link] Source: CFSA Data Dashboard, [link] CFSAs communications director did not respond to several emails asking for an explanation of the the jump in incomplete investigations. More concerning still, in its FY2024 Performance Oversight Responses , CFSA documented the caseloads of 90 social workers.

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7 Ways To Improve Your Human Services Organization

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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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An Overview of Motivational Interviewing and the Stages of Change

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Motivational Interviewing is an important technique in the field of behavior change and therapeutic communication. Miller and Stephen Rollnick, motivational interviewing has evolved into a widely adopted approach for facilitating positive changes in individuals. What is motivational interviewing?

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The Stages of Change Model and How To Implement It

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Establish open lines of communication Effective communication is essential in behavioral health, and understanding the Stages of Change can significantly improve client-provider interactions. By acknowledging and respecting the client’s current stage, behavioral health professionals can adopt appropriate communication strategies.

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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.”.

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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.

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5 Workplace Mental Health Strategies To Promote Workplace Wellness for DSPs

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Supervisors may be involved in interviewing or hiring them, coordinating their on-boarding, and overseeing their day-to-day operations. How to create effective lines of communication with employees. Tellingly, 50% of respondents have left an organization because of their supervisor.