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F25-200 Lessons Learned from the Bedside: Supporting Individuals with Chronic and Life- Threatening Illness

Total Credits: 3 Category I CEs

Categories:
200 Adults, Couples & Families |  700 Professional Growth & Development
Instructor:
Lee Westgate, MSW, MBA, LCSW-C
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
3 Hours 15 Minutes
Target Audience:
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
Dates
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Description

Living with a chronic illness is no longer an outlier experience, given that a substantial portion of the population is diagnosed with and accessing care for one or more conditions. Despite this being both a real and challenging health circumstance for many, much of the narrative concerning this lived experience has been overwhelmingly medical and anchored to the physical consequences of having an illness—thus eclipsing the critical behavioral health, relational, and even existential consequences of having a chronic and even life-threatening condition. This training will provide attendees with critical information on supporting an individual at the time of diagnosis as well as how to support and intervene across the individual’s illness trajectory with attention to the ethical concepts of individual autonomy and self-determination in and throughout the care process.      

 

This workshop is in accordance with and compliance with the NASW Standards with a focus on service, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, competence, and social workers’ ethical responsibilities to clients, in practice settings, as professionals, to the social work profession, to the broader society. 

This workshop is in compliance with the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ COMAR 10.42.03.06.A(5) and with the District of Columbia Board of Social Work 17-70-7008.4.    

Instructor

Lee Westgate, MSW, MBA, LCSW-C Related Seminars and Products

Lee Westgate, MSW, MBA, LCSW-C (he/him/his) is a social work advocate with extensive professional experience in social work policy, practice, research, and education. He is a Board-approved clinical supervisor in the state of Maryland, has held numerous organizational leadership roles, and has served as an educational consultant to a variety of associations and organizational clientele. He has served as a medical social worker in the fields of oncology, critical care, as well as in integrated behavioral health settings. Mr. Westgate has participated in a CSWE-sponsored National Trauma Task Force workgroup that focused on the intersection of ethics and trauma-informed practice, and he was awarded an immersion fellowship through Boston University to study addiction and behavioral health. He has participated in the AIDS Education and Training Center on behalf of the University of Maryland School of Social Work and participated in the MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Workgroup on COVID and HIV. Mr. Westgate continues to serve as a faculty member and instructor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. His scholarship includes integrated behavioral health, working with individuals with chronic and life-threatening illness, healthcare and social policy, and health equity. He has received numerous recognitions and awards, including induction into the National Academies of Practice (NAP) as a Social Work Fellow, the Alumni of the Year Award, Energizer Faculty Award, Camara Jones Faculty Award, Innovation in Social Work Award, and Exemplary Faculty Member of the Year Award, along with the Dean’s Teaching Award for several consecutive semesters. He has been published in The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare, The New Social Worker, The Journal of Employee Assistance, Infusion Magazine, Provider Magazine, and Social Work Today. 

Agenda & Learning Objectives

AGENDA:

1:05 PM – 1:15 PM Log on 

1:15 PM – 1:25 PM   

Welcome & Program Introduction  

1:25 PM – 3:00 PM  

  • Opening Reflective Exercise  

  • Discuss the personal impact of chronic illness on individual wellbeing  

  • Understand the prevalence in rates and most common types of chronic illness  

  • Understand relevant model and systemic factors that influence health care delivery  

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM  Break  

3:15 PM – 4:30 PM  

  • Reflect upon the impact of chronic and life-threatening illness on the individual and their support systems  

  • Conduct group case study activity   

  • Identify opportunity for individual engagement and development of mutual trust  

  • Identify supportive strategies to enhance the delivery of care  

4:30 PM Adjournment 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the prevalence of rates and most common types of chronic illnesses and health conditions.      

  • Consider how a chronic and even life-threatening illness affects individual well-being as well as the well-being of their support system.    

  • Develop awareness of opportunities for individual engagement, shared decision-making, and development of reciprocal trust throughout the care delivery process.     

  • Identify relevant resources and supports that stand to benefit and enhance the care delivery process.   

Bibliography & References

BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES

Burke, T. (2019). Exploring life history methodology in chronic illness: a study in Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 36(4), 45–52.  

Centers for Disease Control. (2022). Chronic Diseases in America. Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/infographic/chronic-diseases.htm  

Chehal, P. K., Selvin, E., DeVoe, J. E., Mangione, C. M., & Ali, M. K. (2022). Diabetes And The Fragmented State Of US Health Care And Policy. Health Affairs, 41(7), 939–946. https://doi-org.proxy-hs.researchport.umd.edu/10.1377/hlthaff.2022.00299  

Howard, J. (2023). US spends most on health care but has worst health outcomes among high-income countries, new report finds. CNN. Retrieved from: https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/31/health/us-health-care-spending-global-perspective/index.html  

Katharina Niedling, & Kerstin Hämel. (2023). Longing for normalcy in couple relationships: How chronic illness and care dependency change the relationship of long-married couples. Frontiers in Public Health, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1117786  

National Association of Social Workers  (NASW). (2021). National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. Retrieved from: https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English  

Wellbery, C. (2004). Four Patterns of Dying Require Different End-of-Life Care. American Family Physician, 69(2), 402.  

Relevant NASW Ethical Codes:   

1.02 Self-Determination   

1.16 Referral for Services   

 

*Please note that the following is a seminal publication and thus the content remains relevant within the context of this training:   

Wellbery, C. (2004). Four Patterns of Dying Require Different End-of-Life Care. American Family Physician, 69(2), 402.  

Course Completion & CE Information

Category I Maryland BSWE Requirement

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs. This workshop qualifies for 3 Category I Continuing Education Units. The Office of Continuing Professional Education is also authorized by the Maryland Board of Psychologists and the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to sponsor Category A continuing professional education. 

 

ASWB Information 

University of Maryland School of Social Work Office of Continuing Professional Education, #1611, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 2/11/2024-2/11/2027.  

To receive ACE credit, full attendance is required; no partial credits will be given for partial attendance. 

 

Certificate Access

To access the evaluation and certificate, click on the orange certificate button in your CPE account. Once you complete the evaluation, access to the certificate will be available.  

Live Interactive Webinars (Cat I) and Live Webinars (Cat II) - Allow up to 30 minutes post-training for attendance to be verified, then you will be able to access the evaluation and certificate. 

In Person Trainings - Please allow five (5) business days post-training for attendance to be verified, then you will be able to access the evaluation and certificate. 

 

Please refer to the tab "Live Interactive Webinar Policies & FAQs" for UMSSW Office of CPE policies regarding all live interactive webinar related matters. Contact our office at cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu for more information.  

Evaluation

Participants will have access to the evaluation after attendance has been verified. Evaluations will be available for one (1) week after the workshop has ended.  

After one (1) week, participants will no longer have access to the evaluation and will have to contact CPE about reactivation.

Target Audience

Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists

We welcome anyone interested in the topic!

 

Live Interactive Webinar Platforms

LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR PLATFORMS

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  • Broadband Internet Connection: Cable, High-speed DSL and any other medium that is internet accessible.

**Please have your device charging at all times to ensure that your device does not lose power during the webinar.

Course Interaction Requirements:

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Code of Conduct

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics. This policy is to ensure that the training environment for social work professionals remains respectful, productive, and conducive to learning. Disruptive behavior that interferes with the learning process, disrupts the training experience for others, or undermines the integrity of the program will not be tolerated.

 

Expectations for Participant Engagement:

In alignment with the NASW Code of Ethics and the University of Maryland Baltimore Code of Conduct, participants are expected to demonstrate professionalism, which includes respecting confidentiality, maintaining a collaborative and respectful tone, and contributing positively to the group dynamic. Disclosures made during the training (e.g., case studies or personal reflections) must be handled with care and in accordance with ethical and legal guidelines.

All participants in the training program are expected to:

  • Engage actively in the learning process and show respect for the opinions and contributions of others.
  • Demonstrate professionalism in both attitude and behavior, maintaining respect for instructors, peers, and the training environment.
  • Maintain open communication by expressing concerns or disagreements constructively and respectfully.
  • Follow the guidelines and expectations provided by instructors and facilitators.
  • Support a collaborative learning environment where all participants feel valued and safe to contribute.

 

Instructors and CPE staff reserve the right to dismiss participants who do not adhere to ethical/professional principles and standards. If removed, CEs will be adjusted to reflect the time attended, unless otherwise specified. 

ADA Accommodations

If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.  

Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.  

Late Fees and Refunds

The base price is $70, which includes CE credit.  

Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.**  To be eligible for a refund or CPE account credit, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the workshop. 

For more information, please read the general policies on our website.  

 

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