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Suspects abuse
Abuse
Unexplained Marks or bruises
Life threatening situation
Suicide reference/thought/plan
Alcohol/drug recent increase
Real Intent/plan
Multiple recent loses |
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Suicidal Reference/Thoughts/Ideation
Ex. Client says "I want to end my life" |
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Definition
Assess/Clarify the suicidal reference/thought/ideation
Ex. Assess for suicide |
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Multiple/Recent Losses
Ex. Client loses job, apartment, family member |
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Definition
Assess/Clarify for Suicide Risk
Ex Assess for Suicide/Depression |
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Increased Alcohol/Drug Intake
Ex. Client drinks more alcohol due to recent loss |
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Definition
Assess/Clarify for Suicide Risk
Ex. Assess for Suicide/Depression |
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Homicidal Thoughts/Ideation
Ex. Client says: "I want to kill my neighbor" |
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Definition
Assess/Clarify Threat
Ex. Clarify id there is real intent |
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Term
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Definition
| Take Action to Save a Life |
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Suicidal Plan/Intent
Ex. Client says I will take all my meds |
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Definition
| 911, ER, Psych ER, Mobile Crisis |
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Suspects/Abuse (emotional, physical, sexual, neglect)
Ex. You suspect a child is being abused |
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Definition
MUST report to Authorities
Ex. Report the abuse to CPS |
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Unexplained Marks/Bruises
Ex. You notice unexplained bruises on an elder |
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Definition
MUST report to proper authorities
Ex. Report bruses tp APS |
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| Life Threatening Situation |
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Definition
| Take Action that Saves a Life |
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Term
| Domestic Violence Questions |
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Definition
| Develop a Safety Plan with Client, Educate Client on Domestic Violence situations. |
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| Social Workers are mandated reporter for what type of abuse? |
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Definition
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| When you see Suspects, Abuse, Unexplained marks/bruises, what is the FIRST thing the social worker does? |
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Definition
| Do NOT/Clarify/Assess/Gather Information/Ask Questions/Speak to Parents p Instead REPORT IT. |
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