Social Work in Hospital Settings
Ethical Considerations
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
This event will not be recorded.
Content from this virtual workshop will not be available at a later date. You will need to attend this event on the scheduled date and at the scheduled time.
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION
Presenter:Stephen Cummings, MSW, ACSW, LISW
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Check-in: 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm CT
Workshop: 5:30 pm - 8:45 pm CT
Cost: Member: $40.00/Non-member: $75.00
WIth intermitten breaks
3.0 CEUs
Workshop Description:
Social workers play a crucial role in medical settings, providing support across inpatient care, outpatient services, emergency treatment, and end-of-life care. This presentation will offer an overview of the diverse healthcare environments where social workers are making an impact. Additionally, we will explore the application of the NASW Code of Ethics in the hospital setting, highlighting key ethical considerations and best practices.
The course will cover legal standards related to self-determination and the least restrictive environment, emphasizing their implications for practice. Through case studies and real-world scenarios, students will apply ethical decision-making frameworks to navigate complex situations, ensuring professional and responsible practice in diverse settings.
Goals and Objectives:
- Participants will gain insights into using the NASW Code of Ethics as a framework to analyze and resolve complex ethical dilemmas.
- Identify the various approaches to completing biopsychosocial assessment.
- Describe current legal standards for self-determination and least restrictive environments.
- Apply approaches to ethical decision-making in difficult situations.
The opinions, findings, recommendations, or conclusions expressed by the presenting author or speaker do not necessarily reflect the views of NASW-Iowa Chapter.
WHO DO I CONTACT WITH MY QUESTIONS?
100