The Safety Of The Client

Client comes to treatment because she has been mandated by the court to receive services for her drug and alcohol usage. Client self-reports an extensive history of drug and alcohol usage, as well as, issues with controlling and maintaining her anger. Client is more concerned with her anger issues then her drug and alcohol usage. Client feels that if she can control her anger then she will not have to turn to drugs and alcohol. Client appears to be self-medicating with drugs and alcohol.

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.

Abuse can be targeted at and happen to anyone, whether it is physical, emotional, sexual and financial. Whether this has happened as a one off occurrence or repeatedly, there are a variety of reasons why an individual may not disclose the abuse they have suffered.

last 4 months. The client has bipolar disorder has erratic behavior since she has not been on

Meeting is arranged for Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Client continues to report not even her coordinator she gave him a copy of her psychosocial and psychiatric evaluation. She also mentions that her coordinator is requesting for client to be removed from his

Key Points of the NASW Code of Ethics The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with 132,000 members. The NASW was formed in 1955, and the Code of Ethics has been revised twice sense being originally established. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.

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 reporting party (RP) stated resident Sofia Miramontes age 27 DOB: 11/23/88 has developmental delays, deaf in right ear and is bipolar. The RP stated the resident was issued a government cell phone, however the caregivers take it away from her and refuses to let her charge it. On 6/13/16 the police were called to the facility due to resident's inability to enter the facility. The North Hollywood Police Officers Winter (#38878) and Officer Radke (#39569) arrived to the home. The Officers removed the resident due to her being battered and concern for her safety. The Officer informed the Director of agency Sherry Winston that the resident was coherent and walking to her boyfriend’s home. The RP contacted the facility and spoke with a staff

The client’s mother suggested Molly come in because she has become more and more dependent on her parents for a many aspects of her life. Molly reports that she is in jeopardy of losing her job because she is constantly falling behind and has difficulty completing necessary tasks on her own. She reports she does not enjoy making decisions for herself and it causes much distress in her daily life.

Client continues to report she wants to be transferred to another shelter, because she mistrusts staff and residents, there is no structure in the room and residents and staff are very inconsiderate towards her. She also states that worker are hacking her email account and also stealing things from her locker.

Client appears to be decompensating. She is losing weight and she was refer to take a urine test to rule out toxicology. CM assessed client needs: client must maintain PA case active, client must meet with CM every Friday and the Client must maintain all off-site medical appointments and medication regiment. CM reviewed Bi-Weekly ILP. Client agreed and

CM was out on vacation for the period of 5/2/2016 to 5/9/2016. On 5/19/2016, CM met with the client to update Assessment and to complete Other ILP Review. In the meeting client appears to be friendly and cooperative. She appears to have some cognitive impairment. Client reported WECARE/Wellness referred the client to see Dr. Larissa Lempert/Neurology. Next upcoming appointment is scheduled for 5/26/2016. During the meeting session, client was dressed appropriately for the weather and had good hygiene. She ambulates with a cane due to leg problem. Client affect was flat. Client denied suicidal or homicidal ideation.

The reporting party (RP) stated resident Juanita Knee was placed in the facility by Dignity Healthy on 11/23/16. While present in the facility the resident was hit by a caregiver during the night (name of caregiver was not provided). Subsequently the resident is currently terrified. Additionally the resident has not been given her medications and her oxygen has not been set up. According to the RP the resident has not been able to make her own medical decisions. Consequently the Dignity Health worker (Marguerite, (916) 631-3753) who placed the resident in the facility is contacting law enforcement on the caregiver. CCIB Intake LPA McGaskey contacted APS Pam Ng for additional information will be unavailable until December 5, 2016; contacted

Maria yesterday, I met with Ms. Betty Blake, she has two letters from the Dialysis Center that she goes to. One of the letters is from the doctor and the other letter is from the Social Worker. Both letters are addressed to the Department of Homeless Services, requesting for the client to be transferred to a medical shelter. Client refuses for this worker to make a copy of both letters. The Social Worker letter stated that in the past the client was physically assaulted at this shelter and this shelter is not a good setting for the client.

Today, if a therapist believes that a client will commit harm, the practitioner must make a reasonable interceptive effort, while continuing to maintain reasonable patient privacy.