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Social Workers in Palliative Care Settings


Number of threads on this Forum: 29
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Post thanks! vmlett 1 05/16/2013
these are great!
Post Humanizing Palliative Care Intervention Ideas? vmlett 2 05/03/2013
Hi all, I'm new to this forum, but excited to be here. I work for a consultative Palliative Medicine Team (PMT) at a hospital with an open inpatient palliative unit--meaning not all PMT pts are on the unit and not all of the unit pts are under PMT; othe ...
Post LCSW billing outpatient Strong 2 01/27/2013
Any info on LCSW billing and documentation(sample notes) for outpatient PC?
Post SW Assessment Tools for Outpt PC kmpoe2002 6 12/06/2012
I am developing a PC program embedded within an outpt cancer practice. Does anyone have assessment tools that are utilized in social work for a program like this or at least tools you would think are useful in an outpt setting? Thanks, Katie NP
Post Social Problems within Palliative Care Webbdr 2 09/08/2012
Hi, am applying for my masters degree in social work and have to write a research paper for admissions. I would like to include palliative care within my research paper. What healthcare social problems surround palliative care? Where should I go to find g ...
Post Barriers to Palliative Care/hospice referrals wenbergm 3 07/11/2012
I would love social work input on the "urban legends" and reasons physicians and other healthcare professionals give as to why they won't order an inpatient Palliative Care referral. I'd also love the same legends/reasons why physicians won't order hospi ...
Post Psychosocial Bereavement Guidelines Weissman 1 06/27/2012
There is a new consensus report from Australia that is worth reviewing regarding Psychosocial and Bereavement support. Hudson P. et al. Guidelines for the psychosocial and bereavement support of family caregivers of palliative care patients (Australia). ...
Post Tool for SW assessment and reassessment jwbryan 2 06/12/2012
I am interested to know if anyone has an assessment and reassessment policy for social worker and/or chaplain. Should they visit daily, upon change in condition, when requested and how soon after palliative care consult request... Thanks
Post Deprofessionalism and Credentialism Amanda 3 05/16/2012
In today's conversation, we once again discussed the need for sw to have a higher level of licensure while at the same time discussing the the deprofessionalism of sw with in the hospice and palliative care arena. We as professionals continue to get the ...
Post Program Admin Tools: Job Descriptions/Competencies PCaines 1 05/15/2012
Sample Job Descriptions and Staff Competencies for palliative care programs are posted under the section entitled, "Tools for Palliative Care Programs" on the capc.org. Copy and paste this url into your browser's address bar to access them: http: ...
Post Behavioral Health CPT codes rnlcsw 3 05/14/2012
Are any clinical social workers using the behavioral health CPT codes for outpt palliative care billing? They are health and behavioral assessment and intervention codes 96150 - 96155. These require a physical illness impacting the psychosocial well bei ...
Post Billing under Part B for SW services in SNFs pin78 3 05/14/2012
I am part of an upstart palliative care program that will be servicing patients primarily in the skilled nursing facility environment. I was wondering if it is possible for the LCSW to bill under Part B for mental health services in SNFs. Also, for thos ...
Post CAPC Audio Conference: May 15, 2012 - 1:30 PM ET PCaines 2 05/15/2012
Join us at our next CAPC national audio conference: Social Work: Credentials, Climate and Value Tuesday, May 15, 2012 1:30 -2:30 PM Presenters: Chris Herman, MSW, LICSW - NASW Bekki Ow-Arhus, LICSW, ACSW, DCSW - NASW Register Here: https://www.capc. ...
Post criteria for social work consults Cathied 3 02/16/2012
I am honored to be the first social worker within in an in-pt and out-pt palliative care program. Does anyone have a specific criteria listing for social work consults. Everyone can benefit but we need to streamline the consults to be more specific.
Post Distress thermometer rnlcsw 2 01/20/2012
Is anyone using the distress thermometer as a screening tool to identify needs? I work on a hospital based palliative care team and am currently the only LCSW for our service (ave. 30 pts/day). I'm looking for a way to accurately identify those pts who ...
Post role playing and palliative care snk 3 12/09/2011
Is there anything published about the use of role-playing when educating medical residents and/or nurses about palliative care - breaking bad news, holding family conferences, etc? If not published, is anyone using role-play for a palliative care educatio ...
Post Palliative Care Credential for SW's mavicman 2 11/03/2011
Is anyone aware of a specific PC credential for SW's working in PC either exclusively or PRN? Barry
Post Palliative Care Credential for SW's mavicman 2 11/14/2011
Is anyone aware of a specific PC credential for SW's working in PC either exclusively or PRN? Barry
Post Physician Surveys sallygonzalez 2 10/31/2011
Does anyone have or know of a survey that can be given to physicians in a hospital setting that will test their knowledge on what palliative care is and when to refer a patient to receive palliative care? Thank you!
Post Social Worker's Role tshort 2 09/09/2011
Hello. I am a LCSW working within a Palliative Care consultation service at a hospital. As we grow our program we are seeking information that will help us set some guidelines and better define roles. I am interested in other LCSW roles within the Palli ...
Post LCSW billing DeborahHPMC 2 07/18/2012
I am wondering if anyone has experience in billing for social work palliative care services in a hospital or out patient clinic setting? I am exploring the option for our new clinic and would like to talk with someone who has been doing it.
Post VNA based palliative care program-role of the SW KristenS 3 01/10/2011
Our VNA has a Palliative Care Program. What are people's experience of the expectations placed on the palliative care social worker in the context of a VNA in terms of caseload and productivity?
Post SW Assessment Tool rammnich 2 11/17/2010
I work in a hospital as a social worker and I am looking at finding a better assessment on our patients when we go to see them the first time. Does anyone have one they would love to share with me? Thank you so much!
Post Outpatient follow-up from an Inpatient PC program harpal 3 09/02/2010
Our inpatient palliative care program is new (1+ years old) so we are learning as we go. A question our team has is, are there any federal regulations prohibiting the SW from conducting outpatient follow-up home visits on identified patient/families who ...
Post Staffing on in-pt palliative care units Bauera2 3 06/30/2011
For those members who have in-pt Pall Care units; could you share the number of beds your social worker is responsible for. Is your social worker dedicated only to pall care service or does employee have other responsibilities? For hospitals who have a ...
Post social work role gracechrist 4 04/17/2013
Hi Stacy, We just did a webinar on the EPEC caregiver train the trainer program. Participants thought that using this program (or parts of it) with patients and families would also educate team members because it is about helping families understand and ...
Post Glad to join this Forum! StacyRemke 1 07/21/2010
Hello everyone. I am not a director, but do sit on our program's leadership group, and provide leadership and clinical supervision for our program's psychosocial team. We are actively discussing various issues related to the role and function of the socia ...
Post Welcome Message! PCaines 1 07/19/2010
Welcome to the CAPCconnectTM Palliative Care Discussion Forum! Use this area to share information, exchange ideas and get advice on the new discussion topic, "Social Workers in Palliative Care Settings." Please come back often to get up-to-the-minute ...
Post Directors who are Social Workers HOPE_ACT 4 04/20/2011
Looking to connect with other Palliative Care Directors who are Social Workers. Thanks.
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