STOP Abuse of Older Pennsylvanians

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Medical Ethics and Social Work Practice

In honor of National Social Workers Month, the staff and faculty at Compassionate Care Hospice and Temple University Harrisburg School of Social Administration invite you to join us for a workshop and luncheon. We are pleased to present this workshop which will emphasize ethical issues in health care practice for social workers and will provide the 3 continuing education hours for the new licensing regulation which requires 3 clock hours related to ethical issues.

This workshop prepares social workers to assume leadership in dealing with ethical issues in health care. It uses an interactive discussion method to develop skills and depth in applying ethical principles and decisionmaking procedures to health care situation. Theworkshop focuses on our professional responsibilities to patients´/ clients´ rights: autonomy, informed consent, confidentiality, truthfulness, respect for persons and respect for boundaries. Particular attention will be given to situations inwhich socialworkers face ethical dilemmas in promoting client and family well-being and decision making.

PROGRAM

This workshop prepares social workers to assume leadership in dealing with ethical issues in health care. It uses an interactive discussion method to develop skills and depth in applying ethical principles and decision making procedures to health care situation. Theworkshop focuses on our professional responsibilities to patients´/ clients´ rights: autonomy, informed consent, confidentiality, truthfulness, respect for persons and respect for boundaries. Particular attention will be given to situations in which social orkers face ethical dilemmas in promoting client and family well-being and decision making.

Continuing Education Credits

This program has been approved for three continuing education hours. Accredited schools of social work are pre-approved providers of continuing education by the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.

Temple University School of Social Administration is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Certificates of attendance documenting 3 continuing education hours will be issued by Temple University Harrisburg.

REGISTRATION

The cost for the programis $40 which includes a certificate processing fee. Please make checks payable to Temple University. Credit card payments are accepted andmay bemade by phone, fax or mail. Pre-registration will be required, because seating is limited. Please use the attached registration form.

For registration questions, please contact Tia Gilbert-Beverly toll free at 1-866-769-1860 or e-mail: tia@temple.edu. For program questions, please contact Lynn Notestine at lynn.notestine@temple.edu.

Please mail completed registration form to: Tia Gilbert-Beverly, c/o Temple University Harrisburg, 234 Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA 17101. You may also fax the completed registration form to: (717) 221-1634.

1/24/08 Links between animal abuse and family violence with Angie Scott

How are these forms of violence related and how often do they co-exist? This lecture will explore the connection between these forms of violence. One study showed that animal abuse was reported in 88% of homes referred to physical abuse of children. The lecture will also discuss ways that professionals can help to identify homes where children may be in danger. Additionally we will talk about practical techniques for talking to children about their pets that can help tell us what if anything, they have also experienced.

Angie Scott, JD: Angie Scott, JD received her BA in sociology from the Ohio State University and her law degree from the University of Notre Dame Law School. She was a forensic interviewer at CASIE Center in South Bend, Indiana where she interviewed over 600 children and served as a faculty member for Finding Words, IN. Ms Scott, a training and organizational development professional with over 15 years experience now oversees Half a nation by 2010 and Finding Words for the National Child Protection Training Center (NCPC) at Winona State University. She is an attorney with the American Prosecutor´s Resource Institute (APRI). She presents nationally on the topic of child abuse.

Compassionate Care Hospice

Compassionate Care Hospice provides care to individuals who have life limiting illnesses. Compassionate Care Hospice is committed to quality of life and patient choice. The service neither hastens nor postpones death. Our goal is to allow patients who choose a natural death to do so with dignity. Our team of professionals provides expertise in pain and symptom management, specialized counseling, emotional support and spiritual care. For more information, please visit our website