Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Following its November 12 release of guidance for nursing home visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic, CMS released three versions of frequently asked questions (FAQs) clarifying the guidance. The association offers resources to help social workers engage with clients, colleagues, family, and friends about COVID-19 vaccination.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 28, 2022

Following its November 12 release of guidance for nursing home visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic, CMS subsequently released two versions of frequently asked questions (FAQs) clarifying the guidance. The FAQs also discourage large gatherings (within nursing homes) in which physical distancing cannot be maintained.

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Hospice Social Work

JANUARY 5, 2020

Consult one or more members of the interdisciplinary team to figure out how to help her change her mind. Everyone has the right to decisions about their own spirituality, and this includes the decision whether or not to engage in what they perceive as spiritual practices. And share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Community Care

OCTOBER 23, 2023

While the regulator said effective workforce planning required collaboration, a survey of providers found that just 18% said their local authority consulted or engaged with them completely, with a further 44% saying their council did so to an extent.

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