Case Study Questions On Crisis Paper

Your client Sue is a Social Work Assistant. In your last session she disclosed that she is concerned that on a recent home visit, herself and a senior colleague did not follow the necessary policies and procedures. They had visited a family with a history of neglect and domestic violence and did not ask to see the child or enter the home, both these actions are prescribed as appropriate as part of their work.

1) Prepare common-sized balance sheets and income statements for Just for Feet for the period 1996-1998. Also, compute key liquidity, solvency, activity, and profitability ratios for 1997-1998. Given these data, comment on what you believe were the high-risk financial statement items for the 1998 Just for Feet audit.

The concept of what is in the best interest of a person may be new or difficult to appreciate and operationalize. There will be occasions when the decision-maker might be faced with strong opposition from other members of the family whose interests may not be aligned. When multiple clients are involved, the same question arises: who is the primary client, and therein, whose goals should be identified, clarified, and pursued? This question is especially poignant when differing goals appear to conflict, as in some cases. There is a need to know whether it is the client’s best interests or her rights and freedoms that ought to be given greater weight and so which ought to act as a constraint on the other (Herissone-Kelly, 2010). And even when a primary client can be identified, an important consideration is whether the client’s desired decision can be considered when she is mentally ill and who should be socially responsible for such decision?

He reports the patient’s roommate was subsequently evicted from his home after the landlord inquired about the ambulance visiting. He reports he contacted her father concerning the patient residing within the family home, but the father has said no. In addition, he reports he has attempted to contact her uncle but has been unable to make contact with him. He reports he has attempted to make contact with her said friend who is considering allowing her the opportunity to reside with her but she has not answered her phone and he has been unable to leave a voice message. He reports no one wants her in their home, and the patient has “burned her bridges” with family members. He reports her family would benefit from counseling. In addition, he reports her family has high expectations of CPS. He reports her current case was not going to close within 12 days of 06/30/2017. In addition, the case will not

On this date worker received a call from Ms. Val Wilson, RN at Alacare HH. Ms. Wilson has been Mrs. Brown’s nurse and been in the home multiple times. During Ms. Tara Brown time as caregiver the home was clean, food cooked, and Ms. Brown received her medication. According to Ms. Wilson Tara moved in during the summer after Larry Brown, son of Ms. Brown locked Ms. Brown out of her home. Tara told Ms. Wilson that her father, Larry Brown was MR and suffered from Schizophrenia. She also reported seeing bruises on Mrs. Brown’s arm where Mr. Brown would grab her. According to Tara Mrs. Brown received money after the passing of her husband Mr. Brown. However, Mr. Larry Brown got the money, spent it, and is now talking about filing bankruptcy. Due

What was the first thing Ray did after scoring it? A: He gave the ball to his mom in the stands

Mr. Saunders is a 60 year old male who presented to the ED via LEO under petition by his niece, Rachelle, for allegedly putting a gun into his mouth, him putting a gun in another individuals mouth called "legs", and increasing alcohol consumption. At the time of the assessment Mr. Saunders is calm and cooperative. He denies suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and symptoms of psychosis. Mr. Saunders reports he has been depressed for several months and has been binge drinking alcohol. He reports relational issues with his wife has been the primary stressor contributing to his distress. He express feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, irritability, and isolation. He does admit to informing a friend, William, he see no reason to leave if he can not be with his wife. Patient does not appear to be exhibiting signs of agitation,

On 7/11/2015, CM did a visual and had client come to the social service office. CM completed Bi-Weekly ILP Review. In the meeting client appears to be wear out, and tired. She was constantly throbbing her forehead, like if she was having headache. CM inquires what the problem is. Client replies “she doesn’t like the shelter food and sometimes she doesn’t eat” CM advised the client to eat and nourished her body. CM also observed that client is depressed but she continues to refuse medical referral to see a psychiatrist and medical doctor. Client continues to mention her son who is in foster care, and the physical altercation she sustained many months ago here at this shelter. CM mentioned to the client she was a transferred from another shelter due to physical altercation, CM continues to relate to the client she

The client is a Hispanic Male, age 69, who was born in the Dominican Republic. The client communicates solely in Spanish. He has two daughters who both live in the Bronx. The client suffers from Diabetes, Cholesterol and moderate Dementia. The client has tremors in his hands as a result of brain surgery. The client lives in a rented room in Inwood Heights. Initially, the client 's presenting problem included finding adequate housing however, after completing the intake form I became aware that the client was over income for most housing assistance programs. The reason why the client is seeking housing assistance is because according to the the client “he lives with two other men in a single bedroom apartment”. Furthermore, the client informed me that his roommates work overnight shifts which is when the client sleeps. They sort of rotate their sleeping shifts to accommodate each other. My client describes his housing situation as uncomfortable and stressful. Additionally, when the client and I talked more about the reasons he wanted to find housing it became obvious that the client also wants to feel valued by his children. In other words, the client describes the relationship with his daughters as solely for monetary purposes. My client believes his daughters are distant and do not care about his present living situation although they are the ones who monitor my clients finances and pay for the rented he is living in. My client also mentioned wanting to overcome

On 8/12/2016, CM met with the client to complete Bi-Weekly ILP Review. In the meeting CM observed that the client was wearing the same clothes from last session. She was hostile in the meeting. Client was wearing a yellow skirt and black blouse. Client was wearing summer hat, reading glasses and a mask covering her nose and mouth. CM also observed client had foul body odors. During the interview session client continues to be loquacious complaining that “People are out to get client and how residents are using Marijuana on her foot. Client continues to reports some of the residents here at the shelter are part of the “Russian Mafia” and when they used Marijuana on both leg it triggered the open wound ulcer and it cause it to discharge foul odor.

Client is experiencing symptoms congruent with Bipolar I Disorder. Client has experienced delusions and has a tendency to engage in all or nothing thinking. Client is attempting to move forward following an assault charge, arrest, and prolonged 8-month stay in a psychiatric hospital where he obtained long-term inpatient care. Client reports intensity and tension at home due to his dichotomous

My client is Margie M, a 69-year-old widower with chronic venous stasis ulcers. PMH: Asthma, Cataracts, Arthritis, Tremors, Narcolepsy, Congestive Heart Failure, Diabetes Mellitus, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Hyperlipidemia, Hypothyroidism, Gastric Ulcers, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Micro colitis, Restless Leg Syndrome, Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation, Anxiety, Depression, Cardiac Stents, and Cerebral Aneurysm. She lives in a two bed, one bathroom house with her daughter Becky, Becky’s husband Jim, and her twenty-five year old grandson Jason. Margie’s daughter Terri, Jason’s mother is deceased. Jason has mild developmental delays. Margie has one son, Buster, who is not involved in her care. We met for lunch at McDonald’s for the

c. Estimate the value of Mercury using a discounted cash flow approach and Liedtke’s base case projections.

This was a difficult case because of the consumer's severity of the disability of schizophrenia, unstable work history, and legal issues. Assessments such as a psychological and vocational evaluation were not purchased, which could have provided a better understanding of the consumer's needs, abilities, limitations, and strengths. There were delays in obtaining medical records. Some counseling and guidance was provided, but there were significant gaps for cline contact and follow up. Several opportunities were missed to serve the consumer, which may have contributed to an unsuccessful closure.

Here is the final version of the crisis management strategy report which was commissioned by yourself on Monday 5 May 2014.