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Social care's digital future: the journey has begun

Social Care

When considering new technology for your service it’s best to ask yourself some fundamental questions: are our current systems fit for purpose, both now and looking to the future? What positive changes can technology help us achieve? Most importantly, everyone needs the skills and confidence to use the technology effectively.

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10 Things from Twitter – Dispatches from the Future – Academic Literature Edition! October 4, 2020

Social Work Futures

However, there are legitimate concerns about how these promising technological advances can lead to unintended consequences such as perpetuating health and health care disparities for underresourced populations. There is no doubt that these fields will continue to have accelerated growth and a substantial impact on population health.

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7 Ways To Improve Your Human Services Organization

Relias

You’re going to see from organizations a mix of best practices when you’re engaging via technology and also best practices for face-to-face.” Preserve health and safety The importance of staff safety and health care , including mental health support, can’t be overstated.

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Telehealth is Gaining Traction, but do Mental Health Providers Like It?

Society of Clinical Psychology

Yet the question remains: what do mental health providers think of this new technology? These included: Technological difficulties, such as poor audio and video quality. Concerns regarding licensure, patient safety, and provider liability. Despite these positive overall opinions, providers also noted multiple drawbacks to TMH-V.

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Wearable devices as adjuncts in treating anxiety: Weighing up the benefits and risks

Society of Clinical Psychology

Technological developments in e-mental health represent an exciting new frontier for psychologists. The rise of mental health technologies targeted directly at consumers is at risk of becoming a growing pipeline of alternative treatments with little or no supporting evidence. Journal of Medical Internet Research , 19 (5), 1–14.

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How to Write Care Act Needs Assessment Easily

Social Work Haven

Do they have adequate heating and the last time they completed a gas safety check? I find out from the individual whether they can do their laundry, change their bedding, use household appliances safely, whether there is a fire alarm and do they have any awareness of safety? How do they pay their internet, utility and any other bills?

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A Love Letter to Social Workers on the Front Lines of COVID-19

Social Work Synergy

Sometimes the call is an emergency, a mother is passed out after an overdose and needs medical care; the 2-year-old needs immediate safety. She will lose internet access for four days during the transition. About 40% of social workers are employed with government agencies as vital members of public safety-net programs.