Reference no: EM133799757
Assignment:
As a social worker assigned to an outreach and support program for people who are 65 years or older. The outreach and support program stakeholders have requested that the social worker develop a plan for improving comprehensive interventions by exploring policy gaps related to reporting procedures or services in the following 3 specific needs areas:
- Abuse or neglect
- Accessibility and inclusivity of services
- Caregiver support and training
Program stakeholders will use the interventions you propose for the 3 needs areas to make strategic decisions about the program and relevant policies.
Complete the following:
- Research evidence-informed interventions social workers can use to improve organizations.
- Research evidence-informed interventions social workers can use with people who are 65 years or older.
Assessment Deliverable
Propose a summary of a plan for the 3 needs areas. In it, summarize evidence-informed interventions that can support and improve services for an outreach and support program and its clients.
In the executive summary, include the following headings and address the following topics within the headings:
Introduction
Summarize the importance of developing reporting procedures or services in the following 3 needs areas for people who are 65 years or older:
- Abuse or neglect
- Accessibility and inclusivity of services
- Caregiver support and training
Needs Area 1: Abuse and Neglect Reporting Policy
- Identify 2 evidence-informed interventions for reporting abuse and neglect of people who are 65 years or older.
- Support your response by explaining the purpose and value of each evidence-informed intervention.
- Propose a program policy for reporting abuse and neglect of people who are 65 years or older.
- Support your program policy idea by explaining how it will protect the rights and well-being of the program clientele.
Needs Area 2: Accessibility and Inclusivity of Services Policy
- Identify 2 evidence-informed interventions for providing accessible and inclusive services to people who are 65 years or older.
- Support your response by explaining the purpose and value of each evidence-informed intervention.
- Propose a program policy for providing accessible and inclusive services to people who are 65 years or older.
- Support your idea by explaining how your policy will protect the rights and well-being of people who are 65 years or older who have diverse ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Needs Area 3: Caregiver Support and Training Policy
- Identify 2 evidence-informed interventions for providing caregiver support and training to individuals working with people who are 65 years or older.
- Support your response by explaining the purpose and value of each evidence-informed intervention.
- Propose a program policy for providing caregiver support and training to individuals working with people who are 65 years or older.
- Support your idea by explaining how your policy will support the well-being of caregivers and the people who are 65 years or older who are in their care.
Conclusion
Briefly summarize the positive impact of the proposed policies if they are implemented.