Social Work Staff Development Presentations

In keeping with our hospital’s mission, we plan, sponsor, and implement programs that enhance the education of the interdisciplinary team so that they can best meet the needs of the communities they serve.

• Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention in the HSS Setting
• Heightening Awareness of Implicit Bias and Its Impact on Patient Care During COVID-19
• Understanding and Addressing Psychological Trauma and Its Impact on Patients and Staff in a Healthcare Setting
• The Opioid Epidemic: An Update on Opiate Misuse and Current Strategies for the Healthcare Team
• The Value of Social Work: Past Present & Future
• Understanding Implicit Bias and Its Impact on Clinical Practice, Decision-Making and Achieving Optimal Health Outcomes
• Assessing and Addressing Health Literacy: A Critical Skill for the Healthcare Team to Improve Patient Outcomes
• Using Mindful Awareness to Enhance Clinical Practice in a Healthcare Setting
• Enhancing Clinical Skills in Caring for LGBTQ+ Clients in a Hospital Setting
• The Role of the Healthcare Team in Responding to Domestic Violence: Being a Bridge to Services and Safety
• Will Talking about It Make It Worse? Engaging Patients' Families around the Impact of Illness
• Helping Patients with the Emotional Impact of Trauma: Assessment and Treatment in a Medical Setting
• Achieving Health Equity: Best Practices for Working with the LGBTQ Community in the Healthcare Setting
• Addressing Falls Prevention Among Older Adults, Part I: Understanding Why Falls Happen
• Addressing Falls Prevention Among Older Adults, Part II: Approaching Your Patients
• Contributions of Social Work to Care Transitions: Impact on Family Caregivers