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(CY) 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule: Key Provisions Impacting Clinical Social Workers

Social Work Blog

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed CY 2022 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) issued on July 16 includes a variety of provisions that are relevant to clinical social workers (CSWs) who are participating providers in Medicare. Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). Telehealth.

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Teen Cutting

Beautiful Voyager

Photo by Matthew Waring Signs, Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment When confronted with intense emotions, some teens may turn to self-harm , such as cutting, as a means of coping. Familiarize yourself with this self-harming behavior so you'll know what to do when your teenager engages in it. What Is Teen Cutting?

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Enhancing Patient Safety in Nursing: Strategies and Practices

Relias

Patient safety was defined by the Institute of Medicine two decades ago simply as “ the prevention of harm to patients.” They monitor patients’ conditions, administer medication, and convey self-care and discharge information. How can nurses promote and advance patient safety?

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7 Nurse Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Relias

Given the current and future need for nurses, healthcare organizations must focus on recruiting new nurses, but perhaps more importantly — keeping their nursing staff engaged in clinical practice. In addition to improving nurse retention, nurse residency programs instill a sense of community and confidence in new nurses.

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The Six Domains of Health Care Quality — New Considerations

Relias

Another benefit of the framework was that it could serve as a communication tool to help patients assess care quality and their satisfaction with the care they received. AHRQ defined each of the domains as follows: Safe — avoiding harm to patients from the care that is intended to help them. What’s missing from the Six Domains?

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Culturally Informed Therapy for Schizophrenia: A Review

Society of Clinical Psychology

Specifically, they state that, “as society continues to become more and more culturally diverse, mental health providers must continually engage in ongoing self-assessment related to knowledge, skills and abilities to provide culturally responsive care” 2. Such interventions seeking to thwart systemic inequities (e.g.,

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Mediator : They facilitate communication and resolve conflicts between individuals or within families to promote healthy relationships. Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency.