Identify at least four services performed at the micro level by social workers in nursing homes and why these services are important.

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: Some services social workers in nursing homes can perform include: 1) coordinating external appointments for clients, 2) providing consultation, 3) facilitating family meetings, and 4) providing supportive counseling. These four services are essential to a client and their care because they need someone who practices ethically and effectively to help them navigate the systems in which they now must interact. Having someone work with their family to facilitate meetings and to provide information is one needed task. Clients also benefit from the provision of supportive counseling on an as-needed basis.

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