Health Community Resource Info, Referrals & F/U
Where do we keep referrals
Home visit record
Referral log
Ouncenet
What tool do we use for depression screening (do not use acronym)
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
What is the maximum amount of families at their most intensive level that a full time FSS can have
15 families
How is new staff oriented to community resources
Encouraged to make “cold calls” and familiarize themselves with existing community resources we have on hand
Form staff use to monitor, document, and log trainings
Training Log Form
FSS provides families with certain community resources such as
Information, referrals, and linkages
When is EPDS conducted
(Prenatally and Postnatally)
Administered on the 2nd or 3rd home visit for prenatal moms and postnatally.
Families that enroll postnatally will be administered within 3 months of the birth of the baby or 3 months of enrollment
What is the maximum amount of families at a variety of levels that a full time FSS can have
25 families
Where can you find information about the program
HFA Best Standards
Provide at least one topic about Infant Care for which you receive training within three months of hire
Sleeping
Feeding/breastfeeding
Physical care of baby
Crying and comforting baby
T/F Can FSS help families make first contact to referral source together?
True
Who do you conduct a depression screening on?
All enrolled families specifically primary caregivers
What is the maximum case weight that a full time FSS can have
26 points
Where can find information about the agency’s policies and procedures
Employee Handbook
Provide at least one topic about Child Health and Safety for which you receive training within three months of hire
Home safety
SIDS
Shaken baby syndrome
Seeking medical care
Car seat and safety
Failure to thrive
What is the referral follow up process
Obtain Authorization of Release Form (consent form) prior to contacting referral source for follow-up
What is your process with participants who score high on the EPDS
If a primary caregiver scores 11 or above on the EPDS, they are referred to the community mental health facility (or provider of family’s choice) for a follow up mental health assessment. If a primary caregiver scores 15 or above or “1”, “2”, or “3” on question #10 (self-harm question), the FSS must consult immediately with the supervisor for emergency treatment referrals.
What do we use to monitor caseload size
weighted caseload tool
Provide at least two topics covered during day one of hire by Pilsen Wellness Center INC.
Aggression Management
Confidentiality
HIPAA
Cultural Competency
Ethics
Person centered approach
Reporting of critical incidents
Rights of persons served
Rule 50
Provide at least one topic about Maternal and Family Health for which you receive training within three months of hire
Family Planning
Nutrition
Prenatal/postnatal
health care
Prenatal/postnatal depression
Referral process
Obtain referral information
Verify referral source is legitimate
Present referral info to family
Identify two ways you support participants who are at risk or have a high score
Providing linkages and referrals to appropriate resources
Providing referrals for mental health consultation.
Utilizing supervision to assist staff in discussing depression with parents
Encouraging parents to walk, exercise, or engage in other forms of physical movement
Encouraging self-care
Using healthy strategies that have worked for the parents in the past
Utilizing Procedures for Working with Families in Acute Crisis
Encouraging parents to meet their baby’s physical and emotional needs
And using other strategies/activities identified locally
What is our process for managing caseload size?
We take into consideration maximum amount of families and case weight that a full time FSS can have and use the weighted caseload tool.
Before working independently with families FSS must receive
Stop-gap training
Provide at least one topic about Infant and Child Development for which you receive training within six months of hire
ASQ-3
ASQ:SE-2
Promoting Literacy and Language Development