Common referrals SW make
A resource for substance use
What is addiction services central Ontario, what is RAAM clinic, what is connexontario, what is krasman centre
What types of financial concerns would prompt a referral to social work
Non OHIP patients, out of country patients, patients needing support with financial applications such as Trillium Drug program, EI Sick Leave, Compassionate leave etc
the unit which supports patients who have had a stroke
1E
CPP
Canadian Pension Plan
A professional responsibility to consult with the appropriate authorities if a health care worker has reasonable grounds to suspect that a child is in need of protection?
What is duty to report
A resource for caregiver burnout
what is CHATS
what are safety concerns that may prompt a social work referral
the area which supports our most critically ill patients
3WG
ODSP
Ontario Disability Support Program
A principle of ethics according to which a social worker may not disclose information about a client without the patient’s consent
What is confidentiality?
A resource for dementia
What is Alzheimer’s Society
what are some reasons in one's palliative stage would prompt a referral to social work
HPC referral, Hospice Referral, Maid, Advance Care planning, bereavement support
the area which supports our youngest patients
CCS (Children and Childbirth Services)
CAS
Children's Aid Society
Championing the rights of individuals, groups or communities through direct intervention or through empowerment. It is a basic obligation of the professions
What is advocacy?
A resource for postpartum
what is healthy babies healthy children
What are some housing concerns that may prompt a social work referral
Lack of secure housing, homelessness, unsafe housing environment, hoarding
area which supports end of life patients
1C
RSW
Registered Social Worker
A patient’s right to make their own decisions and choices
What is self-determination?
A resource for oncology
what is hearth place, what is gilda’s club, what is Canadian cancer society
what are some pregnancy or postpartum concerns that may prompt a referral to social work
Mental health (postpartum depression or anxiety, hx of mental health prior to pregnancy), complex dynamics in the home, pregnancy or neonatal loss, lack of resources for baby, NICU admission, lack of community and social support, challenges with breastfeeding,
patients who are in need of immediate medical or social attention
Emergency
EI-FCB
Employment Insurance- Family Caregiver Benefit
regulated health professionals who work with individuals, families, groups and communities to improve individual and collective well-being. They respond to social issues like racism, poverty and unemployment. As well as advocating for social justice, human rights and fair access to health and social services.
What is a social worker?