Guide for Nursing Home Social Workers, Third Edition

Praise for earlier editions:"e;Beaulieu's book... clearly articulates what on-the-ground nursing home social work practice involves... These resources are useful as it is rare to be exposed to this type of information or detail during one's educational training... Beaulieu reveals layer upon layer of social worker roles, responsibilities, and important tools. This is a comprehensive guide for social workers."e;-The GerontologistThis is an essential compendium of information and insight for the nursing home social worker on how to successfully navigate the day-to-day responsibilities and complexities of this role. Written for both new and seasoned social workers, it clearly addresses everything there is to know in one handy resource. The substantially updated third edition reflects the latest political, economic, and cultural trends and requirements for nursing home facilities and how they impact social workers. It includes a new chapter on how knowledge of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) can aid in resident care plus major updates on disaster planning including workforce safety tips for pandemics and an expanded chapter on abuse, neglect, and mistreatment. Along with another new chapter to reflect current practice focusing on pandemics and disasters, including COVID-19.The book delineates specific resources and supplemental materials to assist the social worker in their daily role. The third edition is particularly relevant in its coverage of how ethnicity and culture impact nursing home admission and stays as well as undertreated pain in older adults. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.New to the Third Edition:Completely revised to consider the latest political, economic, and cultural trends and requirements for nursing homes and how they affect social workersNew chapter on Adverse Childhood Experiences addressing how knowledge of childhood trauma can contribute to a caregiver's understanding and techniquesUpdated chapter on disaster to include pandemics, natural disasters, and violence in the workplaceNew workforce safety tips for pandemicsExpanded chapter on abuse, neglect, and mistreatmentVignettes included to clarify and illuminate informationUpdated list of online resourcesRevised appendix of standardized formsKey Features:Describes the full range of skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this varied and multidisciplinary roleIncludes multiple vignettes to illustrate informationProvides weblinks to additional resourcesDesigned to be practical and reader friendlyPresented in a question-and-answer format to clarify contentOffers review questions at the end of each section