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Children’s social workers to be measured against new post-qualifying standards

Community Care

Published for consultation last week, the suggested PQS are designed to work in tandem with the proposed social work induction programme (SWIP). Asks purposeful, inquiring questions to explore actual or likelihood of significant harm to the child.

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Colorado task force’s solution to stop children from running from residential treatment: Fence ‘em in & lock ‘em up!

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

If youre wondering why fencing also might be needed to keep dangers out it illustrates another reason why residential treatment is so harmful. Senate Committee report points out: [Residential treatment facilities] are costly, not as effective as community-based behavioral health treatment options, and often harmful to youth in their care.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. This evaluation serves the dual purpose of determining how best to continue supporting the client and assessing the effectiveness of the current intervention methods.

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Update: Nursing Home Visitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Social Work Blog

Similarly, CMS stated in FAQ 6, Nursing facilities should continue to consult with state and local health departments when outbreaks occur to determine when modifications to visitation policy would be appropriate. Collaboration with clients in all aspects of LTSS planning and provision … to maximize dignity and self-determination.”

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Turnover of social workers led to toddler suffering significant harm, review finds

Community Care

A lack of oversight caused by frequent changes of social worker led to a toddler suffering significant harm, a case review has found. Child Au is now being cared for by foster parents and, while the review said she was making progress, it added that she needed specialist intervention to deal with the impact of her early experiences.

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Update: CMS Guidance for Nursing Home Visitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Social Work Blog

1)” Similarly, CMS states in FAQ 6, “Nursing facilities should continue to consult with state and local health departments when outbreaks occur to determine when modifications to visitation policy would be appropriate. Strengthening the regulatory enforcement system to ensure high-quality care and protect individuals from harm.”

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‘Why child protection policies on bruising to babies need to change’

Community Care

The panel acknowledges that there are a small number of children who are seriously harmed or die, where bruises have been seen by staff with a responsibility to protect children before more serious injuries have taken place. Is a bruise ‘reasonable cause to suspect significant harm’? Harming children and families.