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National Report Addresses Nursing Home Quality & Promotes Value of Social Work

Social Work Blog

The report includes several recommendations supportive of social work , including the recommendation that every nursing home—regardless of size—employ a. collaboration with social workers, other disciplines, and like-minded organizations to advocate for implementation of various report recommendations.

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14 Years of Obamacare: The ACA’s Impact on Social Determinants of Health and Social Workers’ Role

Social Work Blog

Since then, this sweeping, groundbreaking law has improved the health of all Americans, including children, women and families, men, older adults, communities of color, those with disabilities, and those who are LGBTQI+. But how has this increase in coverage had a positive impact on addressing the social determinants of health?

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Update: Nursing Home Visitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Social Work Blog

The association offers resources to help social workers engage with clients, colleagues, family, and friends about COVID-19 vaccination. 2) and referenced its November 5, 2021, interim final rule requiring vaccination of all staff members in Medicare- and Medicaid-certified LTC facilities. November 12 Guidance.

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Medicare Open Enrollment: What’s New for 2022 and How You Can Help Your Clients

Social Work Blog

Medicare is integral to the economic security and health of people with disabilities and older adults. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recommends that beneficiaries review coverage options each year because the needs of each beneficiary and the coverage offered by each plan often change.

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

Social Work Blog

The association offers resources to help social workers engage with clients, colleagues, family, and friends about COVID-19 vaccination. 2) and referenced its November 5, 2021, interim final rule requiring vaccination of all staff members in Medicare- and Medicaid-certified LTC facilities. November 12 Guidance. Resources NASW.

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Redefining “Home” so Migrant Families Can Access Early Childhood Services

Brightpoint

Using a “Parents as Teachers” model, our social workers support parents with everything from prenatal education to building parenting skills. If we identify a developmental delay or disability, we help a family get support that meets their child’s specific needs.

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Early childhood programs can address the trauma of migrant families.

Brightpoint

Using a “Parents as Teachers” model, our social workers support parents with everything from prenatal education to building parenting skills. If we identify a developmental delay or disability, we help a family get support that meets their child’s specific needs.