Association of Health Care Social Workers
Metro DC

"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:

• Define and understand terminology related to the LGBTQ+ population.

• Identify the need for this care - why is this care so important?

• Identify concerns specific to LGBTQI clients across the lifespan.

• Identify at least 3 strategies that can be employed to provide culturally sensitive care.

• Identify available resources

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9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
 

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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:

• Apply the NASW and Maryland Codes of Ethics and Demonstrate who is a mandated reporter.

• Identify the roles and responsibilities of individual clinicians and staff.

• Interpret the laws in DC, Maryland, Virginia and Georgia regarding mandated reporting.

• Identify and Utilize community resources to assist clients and their systems.

• Analyze gaps in policies and procedures around mandating reporting to Develop solutions.

1:00 PM - 4:15 PM

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