Description
Social Workers are required to follow various laws and regulations that affect their practice, yet often many are unaware of these legal responsibilities. The workshop will present an overview of the major legal citations and opportunities to enhance skills for locating and understanding laws and regulations relevant to social work practice. Laws identified include: Confidentiality of Mental Health Information, Informed Consent, Rights of Minors, Use of Personal Clinical Notes, Conflicts of Interest, Emergency Petitions, and Reporting Harm. Risk management strategies will also be covered.
Instructor
University of Maryland School of Social Work
Gisele Ferretto, MSW, LCSW-C has over 35 years of social work experience in both clinical and macro practice areas. Her areas of expertise include: policy, professional ethics, supervision and leadership, confidentiality, social work and field practicum education, child welfare practice, and curriculum development. Ms. Ferretto provides consultation and training for private and public agencies in her areas of expertise. She has served on a variety of committees and boards at the local, state, and national level developing policy and program initiatives.
Currently, Ms. Ferretto is on the Faculty at the University of Maryland School of Social Work (SSW). During her tenure at the SSW, she has held positions in the Office of Field Education, Title IV-E Education for Public Child Welfare Program, Child Welfare Academy, Family Connections Baltimore, and Social Work Community Outreach Service (SWCOS). Prior to her time at the SSW, she served as an administrator at the Maryland Department of Human Services in the following programs: Child Protective Services, Office of Equal Opportunity, and the Office of Staff Development and Training. Ms. Ferretto began her social work career as a Child Protective Services Worker at Baltimore City Department of Social Services.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
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8:45 - 9:00
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Registration/Log on
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09:00 - 10:30
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Lecture
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10:30 - 10:45
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Break
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10:45 - 12:00
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Lecture Continued
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12:00 - 1:00
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Lunch
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1:00 - 2:30
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Lecture Continued
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2:30 - 2:45
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Break
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2:45 - 4:30
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Lecture Continued
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4:30
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Questions & Adjournment
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Locate relevant statute and regulations relevant to Social Work Practice, including: Confidentiality, Informed Consent, Rights of Minors, Use of Personal Clinical Notes, Emergency Petitions, and Reporting Harm Requirements
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Identify risk management strategies
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Apply Maryland Statute and Regulations to meet the legal requirements for professional conduct with special attention to COMAR 10.42.03
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Reamer, Frederic G. (2015) Risk Management in Social Work: Preventing Professional Malpractice, Liability, and Disciplinary Action. New York: Columbia University Press.
Maryland Statutes reviewed: from https://advance.lexis.com/
- Family Law Article §5-704.1 (substantial risk of sexual abuse)
- Health General §4-307 (personal notes)
- Health General, §4-303 (Informed consent)
- Health General, §4-301, et seq. (Medical/ Mental Health records confidentiality)
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
- Courts and Judicial Proceedings, §5-609 (Duty to Warn)
- Family Law §5-704 (reporting child maltreatment)
- Family Law §14-704 (reporting child maltreatment)
- Health General §20-102 ( rights of minors)
- Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 9-121 (Privileged communication)
Maryland Regulations reviewed from http://www.dsd.state.md.us/COMAR/ComarHome.html
- COMAR 10.42.03.06 (conflict of interest)
- COMAR 10.42.03.02 and 10.42.03.05 (dual relationship)
- COMAR 10.42.03.06 D (physical contact)
- COMAR 10.42.10 (Teletherapy)
- COMAR 10.42.02.03 (Scope of Practice)
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
All those interested in Topic Welcomed
Late Fees and Refunds
Fee & Registration:
Cost is $70 and includes CE credit. *Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the live interactive webinar to receive a refund or a credit letter.
*All cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee
