Date/Time
6 Ethics CEs
This workshop focuses on strategies for identifying and addressing common, yet complex ethical issues concerning confidentiality that social workers face in their practice. To provide services it is often necessary to share and obtain information from community partners serving individuals, and yet confidentiality practices are confusing and complicated.
Content will include: An overview of the Maryland Statute and Regulations that govern confidentiality of health records, mental health records, substance abuse records, social service records, education records, the requirements for release of information, child maltreatment or imminent harm information, privileged communication, and clinician’s personal notes.
The presenter served on the national committee to revise the NASW Confidentiality and Information Utilization Issue Statement and will include an overview of these national standards. In addition, risk management strategies will be identified.
Learning Objectives:
Distinguish the basic elements, concepts, and terms concerning confidentiality and the restrictions and practice implications of the release of confidential information.
Explore the use of statutes, regulations, and social work standards that govern the protection of the various kinds of information obtained during social work practice.
Apply professional values and ethical concepts to workplace situations, including imminent harm, informed consent, duty to warn, and record-keeping.
Explore strategies for responding to ethical issues and dilemmas concerning confidentiality practice.
Audience: Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists, anyone interested in the topic.
Location: Virtual
Sponsored By: University of Maryland School of Social Work
Cost: $130.00-$150.00
For questions, email cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu