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2024 National Poetry Contest for Social Workers Accepting Submissions

The New Social Worker

The University of Iowa 2024 National Poetry Contest for Social Workers is accepting submissions. Submit your poem by February 17, 2024.

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The Role of Family and Friends In Addiction Recovery

Gateway Foundation

When a loved one has a substance use disorder, the hardships impact everyone in the family. Substance use and addiction can change family dynamics, weaken communication, and erode trust. It can often feel like you’re at a loss, unsure where to turn or what to do next. However, family members can play a crucial role in encouraging a loved one to achieve and maintain sobriety.

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Authentic Beauty – Reflections for Women Social Workers

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

Introduction We are born into a world of comparisons. One of the first comparisons is found in the question “who does the baby look like? Then there are the comparison statements. “The baby has hair just like her mother when she was a baby.” “He has his father’s eyes.” Comparisons do not stop there. We are taught to observe, analyze, and measure our worth based on how we perceive others.

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The Role of Family and Friends In Addiction Recovery

Gateway Foundation

When a loved one has a substance use disorder, the hardships impact everyone in the family. Substance use and addiction can change family dynamics, weaken communication, and erode trust. It can often feel like you’re at a loss, unsure where to turn or what to do next. However, family members can play a crucial role in encouraging a loved one to achieve and maintain sobriety.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Call for papers: Responsive social services: strengthening the impact of user participation, Bucharest, 22-23 April 2024

International Federation of Social Workers

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH, POLICY, AND PRACTICE CONFERENCE Responsive social services: strengthening the impact of user participation Bucharest, 22-23 April 2024 IFSW Europe is a partner in organizing an international conference that […]

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Maximizing Healthcare Reimbursement Through Higher Patient Satisfaction Scores

Relias

In a consumer-driven industry, healthcare organizations must compete to gain new patients and maintain their loyalty. One effective way is to earn high patient satisfaction scores that demonstrate value to customers seeking a trusted healthcare partner. But gaining patient trust isn’t the only benefit of high patient satisfaction scores. Medicare payment systems link patient satisfaction scores with reimbursement rates, making quality patient care a primary determinant of an organization’s viabi

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How To Apply the RBT Code of Ethics to Your Work

Relias

In the realm of applied behavior analysis (ABA), the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) code of ethics serves as a guiding compass for professionals in their practice, ensuring the highest standards of conduct and care. The updated RBT Ethics Code 2.0 reinforces the commitment to ethical behavior, transparency, and client well-being. This updated ethics code applies to all Registered Behavior Technicians, emphasizing the importance of ethical conduct across diverse settings.

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More council ‘bankruptcies’ predicted as government rejects calls for extra social care funding

Community Care

Experts are predicting that more councils will declare ‘bankruptcy’ after the government rejected calls for extra social care funding for authorities in 2024-25. Think tank the Institute for Government (IfG) made the claim after the provisional local government finance settlement included no extra resource for authorities beyond that already committed, despite leaders’ calls for extra cash.