First Training Recap
Name one school/discipline NHS collaborates with.
NUS Medicine / Nursing / SIT Allied Health
What does BPSS stand for?
Biological, Psychological, Social, Spritual
A resident tells you, "My health isn't very good." What should you say next?
Oh my, are you okay? What health condition do you struggle with?
In a genogram, a spouse must always be closer to his/her first partner, then the second partner (if any)
True
How do you indicate the client in a genogram?
Double-lined
What are the main roles of NHS Social Work volunteers?
Conduct psychosocial assessments and identify social issues whilst effectively engaging the client
You notice a resident has poor sleep, low motivation and is socially isolated. Which domain might these signs be relevant to?
Psychological
A resident says they are unemployed because of their poor health. Which BPSS area could this potentially lead you to explore?
Social/financial circumstances, while considering the biological health issue
A fused relationship means two people have a distant relationship.
False
Which BPSS domain looks at how health issues may affect mood, stress, finances and independence?
Biological
Name two volunteer expectations from the training.
Be punctual, ask for help, help each other, stay accountable etc
How do you show people who live in the same household?
Encircle them
You are drawing a genogram but realise you don't know whether two people are married, separated or divorced. What should you do?
Clarify the relationship with the client/family member rather than assuming.
Males are placed on the left and females on the right in a genogram.
True
What is the purpose of a genogram?
To represent and understand family relationships and relevant family information.
Name two common schemes introduced in the training.
Pioneer Generation Disability Assistance Scheme, Home Caregiving Grant, ComCare, Silver Support Scheme
What information should you include in a genogram besides names and relationships?
Ages, occupation, transitions/milestones and other pertinent details
A resident says they cannot work because of knee pain. What could you explore next?
Their financial situation, how they manage daily expenses, sources of financial support/allowances, etc.
The youngest child is placed on the left of the family in a genogram.
False
List SASW 6 Core Values of Social Work
Service to Humanity, Social Justice, Dignity and Worth of the Person, Importance of Human Relationships, Integrity, Competence
What are the 6 different types of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Feeding, Dressing, Toileting, Washing, Walking/moving around, Transferring from bed to chair and vice versa
List the 5 systems of the Ecological Perspective
Micro, meso, exo, macro, chrono
A resident gives you an answer you're unsure how to respond to. What should you do?
Ask for help rather than guessing.
The Vulnerable Adults Act (VAA) protects adults aged 18 and above who are unable to protect themselves from abuse, neglect or self-neglect due to physical or mental infirmity, disability or incapacity.
True
Which theory in Social Work views the family as an interconnected system, where the behaviour and actions of one family member affect other members of the family?
Family Systems Theory