This message was sent to ##Email## April 23, 2020     Home  |   About  |   Membership  |   Advocacy  |   Practice    Archive  |   Advertise ##\userid##    TOP STORIES NASW Calls for PPE in Next Stimulus Package NASW urges Congress and the White House to include much-needed safety provisions such as access to personal protective equipment (PPE) for social workers and other health care workers in the next COVID-19 funding package. It is imperative that employers not retaliate against social workers and health care workers for raising legitimate concerns about their personal safety while caring for patients with COVID-19. Hospital Social Work During the Coronavirus Pandemic NASW Social Work Talks Podcast Rosanelly Garcia is a trauma social worker in the emergency room at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. Hear her account of what it is like working in the ER during the coronavirus pandemic, from an increase in COVID-19 cases to patients dying alone, without family, in the ICU to the emotional impact on families and frontline workers. Related Resources WEBINAR Helping Social Workers to Manage Our Own Grief and Loss During the COVID-19 Pandemic Wednesday, May 6, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET | Register Our entire world is in a state of complicated grief right now. Join us as we work to support social workers with managing our own grief while also recognizing our strengths and resilience as individuals and as social work professionals. Self-Care for Social Workers During the Coronavirus Pandemic NASW Social Work Talks Podcast Case Managers: The Other Frontline of COVID-19 By Wil Shelton NASW, ASWB, and CSWE Say Pandemic Is Also a Crisis of Social Injustice The COVID-19 pandemic is inequitably affecting vulnerable and marginalized populations, such as individuals who earn low incomes; people of color; and those who are incarcerated, homeless, in foster care, over 65 (especially those in long-term care facilities), or undocumented. Commentary: Chicago Forward – For Teens, Isolation During the Pandemic Can Trigger Mental Health Issues Op-Ed by Joel L. Rubin, NASW Illinois Executive Director Chicago Tribune Communities United (CU) helps disconnected young people of color heal from the emotional trauma of living amid poverty and violence by taking action on issues of inequity through advocacy and organizing. CU knows from its work that young people are especially vulnerable during this time of crisis. We know that when young people take positive action, it empowers them. And empowerment is what helps to heal trauma.    SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by American Psychological Association New - Brief Strategic Family Therapy (Sample Chapter, PDF) New - Criminality in Context: The Psychological Foundations of Criminal Justice Reform (Sample Chapter, PDF) Just Published! - The Portable PhD: Taking Your Psychology Career Beyond Academia Cognitive Behavior Therapy for OCD in Youth (Sample Chapter, PDF) Emotion-Focused Family Therapy: A Transdiagnostic Model for Caregiver-Focused Interventions (Sample Chapter, PDF)   Telehealth & In-Person Services Reimbursed at Same Rate During Crisis, Says CMS In early April, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced revisions for telehealth place of service and modifier codes that allow clinical social workers to be reimbursed at the same rate for telehealth service as for an in-person service. The revised codes apply to telehealth services performed as of March 1, 2020, and will be in effect for the duration of the public health emergency. Related Resources Medicare Telehealth Psychiatric CPT Codes Used by Clinical Social Workers 8 Ethical Considerations for Social Workers During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic 8 Ethical Considerations for Starting a Telehealth Practice Medicaid Considerations to Support Communities During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency During the COVID-19 crisis, states are leveraging the Medicaid program to expand health insurance coverage, respond to the health needs of individuals, and ease practice restrictions. These measures inform social work services, and they support efforts to minimize health risks for providers and clients. With varied responses at the state level, best practices are emerging and informing advocacy opportunities. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE The Institute for Clinical Social Work Master's and PhD Programs with a Clinical Focus Accepting Applications for Fall 2019! MORE Professional Liability Coverage: Deferred Renewal Payment for Policyholders The NASW Risk Retention Group is offering a 60-day deferred renewal payment to policyholders experiencing financial hardships. This extended renewal period applies to policyholders with expiration dates in April, May, and June 2020.     NASW'S U.S. ELECTION 2020 CAMPAIGN INITIATIVE The nation is embarking on one of the most consequential presidential elections in history—especially during this current climate when lives are literally at stake. It is critical that NASW and our members follow the path of past leaders such as Whitney Young, Jr. by exerting our national leadership to maximize voter participation through mobilization, voter engagement, and voter registration efforts. Learn about NASW's U.S. Election 2020 Campaign Initiative and how you can increase voter participation and overcome voting barriers. .  SPONSORED VIDEO MSW Online Program at WKU Promoted by Western Kentucky University The Western Kentucky University MSW program offers a unique concentration: advanced direct practice in rural settings and can be completed in person in Bowling Green, Kentucky as well as an online format. Both Advanced Standing and Traditional options are available in a full time or part time format. Apply Today!    COVID-19 & SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE SocialWorkers.org/COVID19 Stay current on rapidly changing policies affecting your social work practice and the people you serve. Make sure you follow federal and state regulations if you are using teletherapy for clients. Address COVID-19-related ethics and legal issues in your social work practice. Support your clients and adjust your practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. EMAIL TIP Make Sure MemberLink Doesn't Get Junked Sometimes, an email message that you wish to receive is incorrectly judged as spam by your ISP or email program and sent to your junk folder. To ensure that MemberLink arrives safely in your inbox, add nasw@multibriefs.com (the sending email address) to your email program's safe sender list. If MemberLink is being sent to your work email address, ask your organization's Information Technology department to whitelist nasw@multibriefs.com. Learn how to add nasw@multibriefs.com to your safe sender list so MemberLink emails get to your inbox. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE This Day Belongs to You Elevate your Social Work career today. Learn more about the University of New England's 100% online, CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program with traditional or advanced standing options.    MYNASW MEMBER COMMUNITY — HOT TOPICS Reduction in Medicare Payments Provider Relief Fund Supervision for Spring Graduates The MyNASW online community is open to NASW members only and is free to join. Ask your colleagues questions, find mentors, exchange useful resources, and rally around your passion — social work.    NASW RESEARCH LIBRARY Quickly search by key words to find evidence-based research and client education, assessment tools, practice guidelines, and more at the NASW Research Library. Filter your results by type of source (academic journals, books, conference materials, reports, etc.), name of publication, publisher, university, language, and more. Use your NASW username and password to log in to the library. Keyword Search: "hospital social work" Document: From Discharge Planner to "Concierge": Recommendations for Hospital Social Work by Clients With Intracerebral Hemorrhage Authors: Linton, Kristen F.; Ing, Marissa M.; Vento, Megan A.; Nakagawa, Kazuma Source: Social Work in Public Health. October 2015, Vol. 30, Issue 6, p486-495. Document: Hospital Social Work and Spirituality: Views of Medical Social Workers Author:Pandya, Samta P. Source: Social Work in Public Health. Nov/Dec 2016, Vol. 31, Issue 7, p700-710. Document: Assessing Capacity to Make Decisions About Long-Term Care Needs: Ethical Perspectives and Practical Challenges in Hospital Social Work Author: Sexton, Martin Source: Ethics & Social Welfare. December 2012, Vol. 6, Issue 4, p411-417. Access Documents: Log in to the NASW Research Library and enter the title of the article or key words in the NASW Research Library search box. .  SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT    ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMINDERS April 30 Last Day to Comment on Five NASW Policy Statements Up for Review NASW’s policy statements provide the framework for the Association’s policy and practice activities—and must be up-to-date and timely for advocacy and professional practice. Log in to the Comment Forum by April 30, 2020, to review and provide feedback on these five policies: Foster Care and Adoption Mental Health Sovereignty Rights and the Well-Being of Indigenous People Juvenile Justice School Safety May 20 Private Practice Q&A Call-in Session – Minimizing Liability Risks in Private Practice Call-in session is free, available to NASW members only, and starts at 12 p.m. ET. No registration is required. May 29 Voting Closes in 2020 NASW National Election Cast Your Vote Online Here Learn about the candidates and their platforms. You must be a current NASW member with no pending sanctions and must have joined NASW by March 15, 2020, to be eligible to vote. Vote by May 29, 2020. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE UTArlington School of Social Work The School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington is nationally ranked in the top 14% of social work programs. With internationally renowned faculty members conducting research and clinical practice, we prepare our students to be leaders addressing the challenges of a 21st century world. Celebrating 50 years and with a strong reputation, our more than 10,000 alumni are leaders in government, military, community and private organizations around the world helping to create a just society. Read more You became a social worker for personal reasons. You’re more experienced now. You’re ready for a new challenge. Diamond Healthcare looks for social workers who are qualified, licensed, and passionate to run programs. We have openings for leadership positions across the country! Check out our current openings at Diamond Healthcare. See something of interest? Email your resume directly to rmullins@diamondhealth.com.    SOCIAL WORK ISSUES IN THE NEWS Social Workers Playing Critical Role During Coronavirus Crisis ClickOnDetroit.com Social workers are playing a critical role during the coronavirus crisis, providing a lifeline to families during these dark days. It's very difficult for many families who have loved ones in the hospital to be unable to spend time with sick relatives. That's where social workers are stepping in and bridging the gap.  READ MORE Local Social Worker Talks Self-Isolation and What It's Like To Be Sick With COVID-19 WSHU The United States now has more than 800,000 cases of the coronavirus. Over 20,000 of those cases are in Connecticut. Rita Wagener is one of those cases. She’s from Uganda originally and has been a social worker at a nursing home in Connecticut for 16 years.  READ MORE Adding Social Workers To PCMH Care Team Cuts Emergency Department Visits Patient Engagement HIT Including a social worker on a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) care team could result in significantly lower emergency department and inpatient hospital utilization, making both the financial and logistical case for a multidisciplinary care team.  READ MORE NASW MemberLink Connect with NASW Recent Issues | Unsubscribe | Advertise | Web Version  To subscribe, contact NASW Member Services at 800.742.4089 Monday-Friday, 9 am - 9 pm ET or email membership@socialworkers.org. 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