AHSWDC Spring Seminars
"Culturally Sensitive Care of the LGBTQ+ Client"
presented by - Penny Jacobs, NP
University of Maryland Health Center
College Park, MD
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Attendees will be able to:
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Define and understand terminology related to the LGBTQ+ population.
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Identify the need for this care - why is this care so important?
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Identify concerns specific to LGBTQI clients across the lifespan.
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Identify at least 3 strategies that can be employed to provide culturally sensitive care.
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Identify available resources
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"Ethical and Clinical Social Work Dilemmas in Reporting Abuse and Neglect"
presented by - Michele Price, DSW (c)
Emory University, School of Medicine,
Department of Neurology, Epilepsy Division
Atlanta, Georgia
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Attendees will be able to:
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Apply the NASW and Maryland Codes of Ethics and Demonstrate who is a mandated reporter.
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Identify the roles and responsibilities of individual clinicians and staff.
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Interpret the laws in DC, Maryland, Virginia and Georgia regarding mandated reporting.
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Identify and Utilize community resources to assist clients and their systems.
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Analyze gaps in policies and procedures around mandating reporting to Develop solutions.
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