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National Association of Social Workers - Alabama Chapter
IN THIS ISSUE:
2016 -2017 CHAPTER BOARD MEMBERS, PAGE 3
UPCOMING CE OFFERINGS, PAGE 7
2016 LEGISLATIVE UPDATES , PAGE 14
2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCE , PAGE 17
T H E A L A B A M A N E T W O R K N E W S L E T T E R V o l u m e 2 8 , I s s u e 1 3
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Monday - Friday
8:30 AM — 4: 00 PM
P.O. Box 231366
Montgomery, AL 36123
334-356-6841 (Chapter Office Phone)
[email protected] (Chapter Email)
Dawn A. Ellis-Murray
Executive Director
Editor
LaSheena Nation
Administrative Communications
Coordinator
Designer/Co-Editor
Contact Us! A Peak Inside
Meet the Chapter Board Members and
Committee Chairs 3
State wide Continuing Education
Offerings 7
Changes to the Administrative Code
“Social Work Law”
Information you can use!
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SOCIAL WORK ADVOCACY DAY
Fantastic Turnout and Event Speakers! 12
18 TORCHBEARER SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline Approaching
BENEFITS OF NASW MEMBERSHIP
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How to Submit an Article for the Alabama Network Newsletter– The Alabama Network Newsletter is an official publication of
the National Association of Social Workers—Alabama Chapter. Members are encouraged to submit content ideas,
news stories and pictures. Each will be considered as space permits. Text and photographs may be mailed to [email protected]
or P.O. Box 231366, Montgomery, AL 36123. Photographs submitted become the property of NASW-Alabama Chapter.
Photographs need to be high resolution and at least 4”x6” and 300 dpi/ppi.
Join Our Online Community Today:
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Twitter: @NASWAlabama
LinkedIn: NASW—AL Chapter
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NASW - Alabama Chapter Board Members and Elected Membership
Shannon Kish-McElroy, LCSW, is the current President for NASW–Alabama Chapter. Shannon has
served on the board since 2012 in a variety of leadership roles, including being the former Northern Regional
Representative. She received her Masters of Social Work from Alabama A&M University and her Bachelors
degree from Union University in Tennessee. She has worked with children and families for over 10 years in
a variety of capacities and environments. Shannon also volunteers as a Sexual Assault Responder with
Crisis Services of North Alabama; as a panel member of the Madison County Juvenile Conference Committee;
and United Way. She has a heart and passion for helping others. In her spare time Shannon enjoys supporting
the local comedy and music scenes in North Alabama Shannon is serving her final term as the Chapter’s
President.
Jennifer Edwards-Howard, LGSW serves as President-Elect for the Chapter. She has also served as
Eastern Regional Representative and 2015 Conference Co-Chair. Edwards-Howard received her Bachelors
degree from Jacksonville State University and a Masters from The University of Alabama. Currently, she pursues
her Doctorate from North Carolina College of Theology. Jennifer is a Licensed Minister through New Life
Apostolic Center in Anniston, AL and currently serves in ministry at Magnolia Springs Wesleyan Church.
She is employed by Growing Home Southeast as Regional Director. Her past experience as a foster | adoptive
parent and service on the Alabama Foster | Adoptive Parent Association’s board prompted her desire to become
a social worker. She envisions NASW-Alabama as a pivotal mouthpiece where social work professionals and students
unite in promoting core values of the profession, as that will be heard and felt on a national priority level.
Kureisha Ford, LGSW is the newly elected Vice President of Chapter Operations and will also serve as
the Ethics Committee Chair. Ford graduated from Alabama A&M University with a Masters in Social
Work, after receiving her Bachelors in Social Work from the University of Alabama-Birmingham. She
currently works at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, Huntsville Regional Campus. As a servant leader, Ford
expects to be transparent, engaging, an active in listening, a critical thinker, cooperative worker and above
all, available to serve. She anticipates motivating her fellow peers to advocate for change and raise awareness
against injustice. Furthermore, she believes in supporting and upholding the mission of the organization,
supporting the policies and mandates of NASW–National and motivating others to join NASW.
Meghan Watson, LBSW was appointed by the Chapter’s President to serve as the Vice President for
Budget and Finance. Watson received her Bachelors degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama
in 2009. She is currently is employed by Hospice Family Care in Huntsville, AL as the Social Service
Manager and Business Developer. Meghan’s decision to join the Chapter’s board was prompted through her
desires to be on a working board that will continually make a impact throughout the community that will aid
underserved populations. She looks to increase the participation of Social Workers within the Alabama
Chapter by creating environments which foster innovation, creativity, and team building skills. Meghan
desires to make a positive impact among social workers for the stability of individuals, families, groups and
the community at large.
Lloyd W. Keeton, LGSW has served as the Secretary since his 2015 appointment by the Chapter’s President.
Lloyd’s role as Chapter secretary was confirmed by NASW-Alabama membership during the 2016 election
cycle. He completed his Bachelors in Social Work at the University of Alabama - Birmingham in 2012 and
attained a Masters in Social Work from the University of Alabama in 2013. Currently, Keeton works for
Gentiva Health Services, an affiliate of Kindred at Home in Jasper, AL. Lloyd plans to promote bringing
awareness of NASW Alabama Chapter’s activities throughout the state. His commitment to NASW reflects
a true desire to enhance the Social Work profession at large.
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Stephanie Andrews, MHA, LBSW, is the Southern Regional Representative. She is a 2003 graduate of
Troy State University with a Bachelors in Social Work. Andrews currently works for Alacare Home Health
and Hospice as a Care Transition Coordinator. Her passion is serving elderly populations. Stephanie looks
forward to the challenges of continuously developing the Southern Region through small meetings and
workshops to enhance social work networking while improving professional development. She is open to
new ideas and hearing from membership as well. Her overall goal includes the desire to build collaborative
partnerships for the Chapter and to engage the social work community throughout the state. If you are
interested in becoming active and would like to receive details on future events within the Southern Region,
reach out to Stephanie at [email protected].
Michael Smith, Ph.D, LCSW, PIP, MBA is the new Northern Regional Representative. Michael received his
Bachelors and Masters degree from the University of Alabama. He is currently employed by Alabama
Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries as Regional Vice President, North Alabama. His
experience includes 20 years of service in the Social Work profession and to non-profit boards. Michael is
eager to motivate social workers throughout the Northern part of the state to become more engaged through
continuing education opportunities, advocacy efforts, and additional opportunities that will enhance professional
development in ethical practice. If interested in learning more about Northern Region activities and events
contact Michael at [email protected] .
Sharon Prestridge, LGSW returns to the Board as the Western Regional Representative after serving a
year as the MSW Student representative. She attained her Masters from the University of Alabama and is a new
employee of DCH Health Systems of Tuscaloosa, AL. Her goals in the capacity of Western Regional Representative
include enhancing membership recruitment and strengthening community connections to advance the mission
of NASW at large. Ultimately, Sharon desires to bring opportunities to network and promote the profession
of social work in the Western Region. Her goal is to inspire social workers to embrace NASW as a cornerstone
professional organization and to improve the pillar foundation of Social Justice and accountability for Social
Workers. For more information about Western Region events at [email protected].
Dana Crook Calhoun, LGSW serves as the Eastern Regional Representative. Calhoun graduated from the
University of Alabama with her Masters in Social Work in 2011. She is currently dually employed by
Gadsden Regional Medial Center and St. Vincent’s East where she serves as a Behavioral Social Worker. Dana
brings experience in serving on non-profit boards and is an active member of the Practice Analysis Task
Force assembled by the Association of Social Work Board (ASWB) to analyze the licensure exam. She
desires to focus on increasing membership and active participation of members in the Eastern Region.
Furthermore, Dana understands the importance of developing community partnerships throughout the state
to enhance the capacity for NASW-Alabama Chapter. To learn more about opportunities within the Eastern
Region, contact Dana at [email protected].
Nicki Arnold Swindle continues in her capacity as BSW Student Representative, having served since
2015. She is currently a social work student a Jacksonville State University and is employed by First Christian
Church of Anniston, AL. Swindle has over 25+ years of experience as a volunteer on non-profit boards and
plans to actively engage with all Social Work Programs to promote the benefits of being an NASW member
as students pursues the Social Work profession. Nicki would like to continue engaging students in order to
address questions and concerns about becoming professional social workers, NASW members, and other
challenging issues that students may have within the profession. Nicki can be contacted at
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Sarah Saeed, BSW serves as the MSW Student Representative. Sarah recently received her Bachelors from
the University of Alabama and has chosen to pursue her Masters degree. She works at the Community
Based Partnerships Center at the University of Alabama. Saeed welcomes the opportunity to build her
leadership capacity by serving the Association through engagement of the community and activism of
social policies. She is eager to connect with future social workers to inform them of ways to become active
within the NASW-Alabama Chapter. Sarah is responsible for engaging with MSW programs throughout the
state, promoting scholarship opportunities, membership benefits, and regional activities. To address any
questions pertaining to MSW programs and opportunities within Alabama contact Sarah at
Jalonta Jackson, LGSW was appointed by the Chapter’s President to serve as Chair of the Chapter
Committee on Nominations & Leadership Identification (CCNLI). She is the previous Eastern Regional
Representative and has contributed to foster partnerships within the Eastern Region. Jackson looks forward
to connecting with social workers across the state of Alabama to enlist the brightest, most courageous
professionals and students to fill the slate of available positions within NASW-Alabama. Her charge is as
follows: connecting with social workers at Regional events, making announcements of NASW-Alabama
leadership opportunities, ensuring the integrity of elections by following the outlined mandates and protocol
of National and the local Alabama Chapter, and hosting recruitment networking events throughout the state
of Alabama.
Melanie Brunner, LGSW was recently appointed Legislative Committee Chair and will also serve as the Advocacy Day Chair. Brunner
received both her Bachelors and Masters degree from the University of Alabama . She currently works for Alabama Hospice Care serving
Jasper and Tuscaloosa areas. Melanie enjoys working in a social service position that allows her to utilize her educational and professional
experience while helping individuals in the community achieve an improved quality of life. She is dedicated to encouraging advocacy in the
social work profession. Individuals interested in serving on either Legislative Committee or the Advocacy Day Committee, reach out to
Melanie at, [email protected].
Jasmine Green, MSW continuous to serve as Scholarship Committee Chair. She is employed by Madison County Schools as a District Social Worker
and also by her Alma mature Alabama A&M University as an Adjunct Professor. Under her leadership of Jasmine, the scholarship
committee has reconstructed the scholarship application and is making efforts to raise revenues so that NASW-Alabama Chapter can
continue to give back to those who are matriculating through school to become a social worker. If you would like to learn more about the
Scholarship Committee, contact jasmine at [email protected].
Standing Committee Chairs
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Join the NASW Alabama Virtual Book Club
To sign up please visit http://pbc.guru/nasw/alabama/. The program is $49 per year for chapter members.
The book club connects virtually through a LinkedIn group to discuss books related to social work and social justice. The last selection
was I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai. The book club gives participants the opportunity to:
Earn 4 CEUs for each book that they read and pass a short quiz with a score of 80% or more.
The group will read six books per year, so participants can earn up to 24 CEUs per year.
Read interesting books related to social work
Connect with other social workers to grow their professional network and learn from their peers
Participate entirely online so the program can work with people's busy schedules
Hold themselves accountable to reading by being part of a cohort
The book club will be managed by PBC Guru. PBC Guru manages professional book clubs for companies and will be moderating the
LinkedIn group for the chapter to help make this program a great experience for all participants. If you'd like to learn more about PBC
Guru you can visit their website at www.pbc.guru or email them at [email protected]. Feel free to email them with any questions about the
NASW AL Book Club
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NASW - Alabama Continuing Education : Statewide Offerings
NASW-Alabama and Cumberland Hospital of Virginia will offer trainings across
the state focusing on "Understanding Behavior Related to Chronic Illness in
Children”. Each training will offer 1 CEU, networking for professionals, and updates
concerning NASW National and Chapter activities and updates.
Save the Dates:
November 9, 2016: Eastern Region
November 16, 2016: Southern Region
March 16, 2017: Western Region
For more information about registration please visit the Community Calendar at
naswal.org or call 334-356-6841.
NASW-Alabama is a new partner of Innate Health Solutions, an independent
practice run by brothers Jamie and Brock Sellers. Training provided by Innate
Health Solutions will focus on the following topical areas:“ A New Foundation
for Mental Health and Resilience and Ethics; Boundaries and Common Sense”.
There will be 6 hour CEU workshop that will include 3 hours of Ethics for Social
Workers, Nurses, Therapists, and Counselors.
Save the Dates:
February 3, 2016: Eastern Region
March 3, 2016: Western Region
March 10, 2016 Southern Region
Northern Region TBD
For more information about registration please visit the Community Calendar at
naswal.org or call 334-356-6841.
NASW - Alabama Chapter has established a new partnership with Alabama Children's
Aid Society with the Alabama Pre/ Post Adoption Connection Program to facilitate
trainings across the state pertaining to “ Effects of Transitions and Trauma on
Child Development; Secondhand Trauma.” These will be a 4 hours workshop
worth 4 CEU’s for Social Workers and other mental health professional
Save the Dates:
October 5, 2016: Southern Region
December 1, 2016 : Eastern Region
February 12, 2017: Western Region
April 28, 2017: Northern Region
May 5, 2017: Eastern Region
For more information about registration please visit the Community Calendar at
naswal.org or call 334-356-6841.
LCSW NEEDED!
Exciting opportunity for a Licensed Clinical Social Workers at the VA Primary Care Clinic located in Dothan, AL!
Flexible Schedule, Excellent Compensation, Great Team Environment!
Make a difference in the lives of our Veterans today!!
Apply online at www.crassoc.com or contact Sarah Hensley at 703-772-9049 for additional details!
Licensure Exam Preparation Course
On June 25-26, 2016 30+ BSW and 50+
MSW | CSW individuals attended the
NASW-Alabama Western Region Licensure
Prep Class hosted by Miles College Social
Work Department. Retired University of
Alabama Social Work Instructor, Joanne J.
Terrell, MSW was the facilitator of the
2-day event and engaged attendees with
her dist inc tive inst ruct ion style fo r exam preparat ion .
NASW-Alabama would like to thank Miles College Social Work
Department and Faculty members Mrs. Wilkes and Mr. Pennywell
for their generous hospitality while visiting Miles College.
On August 5-6, 2016 20+ BSW and 75+
MSW | CSW individuals attended the
NASW–Southern Region Licensure Prep
Training class held at Troy University-
Dothan Campus. Dr. Sophia F.
Dziegielewski, Ph.D., LCSW, Professor of
Social Work at the University of Central
Florida was the facilitator of this 2-day event as she delivered the
necessary information to prepare students for ASWB Social Work
examination.
NASW-Alabama Chapter sends many thanks to Southern Regional
Representative Stephanie Andrews and former NASW-Alabama
student intern Jana Stinson for assisting attendees throughout this
event.
Save the Date: Licensure Preparation Course for BSW and
MSW | CSW Students!
October 28-29, 2016
at Troy University:- Montgomery Campus
Save the Date: Licensure Preparation Course for BSW
and MSW | CSW Students!
June 3-4, 2017
at Auburn University
*** Seating is limited, be on the lookout for future training dates across the state in 2017
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The American Red Cross Needs Volunteer Case Workers!
The American Red Cross is recruiting Mental Health Workers for Alabama.
They are in need of people to return calls, make home visits, file paperwork to
victims of fires or other disasters. The new need is for people willing to
serve on an Integrated Care Condolence Team. This is a team made up of case
workers, Disaster Mental Health members and a Health Services members
who respond to injuries or fatalities in a disaster situation.
If you are interested please contact :Denise McClendon, LCSW
Mid Alabama Chapter
Disaster Mental Health Lead
(205) 482-2666 cell
(256)734-0921 office
Last year NASW - Alabama launched a Job Board for members, students, and professionals who are seeking employment across the
state. Our Job Board has additionally contributed to developing new partnerships with various agencies and employers who are hiring Social
Workers, Case Workers and Interns and looking to advertise their openings. The job board is updated bi– weekly, is included in the
NASW—Alabama Chapter’s Monthly Newsletter and also is advertised through social media outlets. Visit our Job Board today to
start your career. http://www.naswal.org/?page=NASWAlabamaJobs
NASW-Alabama is actively partnering with educational and like minded
partners to design, facilitate, and host professional development opportunities
for Social Workers and other Mental Health Professionals throughout
Alabama.
Professional Development is an essential part of ensuring personal growth
and quality services are being achieved by professional practitioners. While
Social Workers must assume responsibility for their own growth and
knowledge development, it is ethically mandated by our Code of Ethics to
do so, NASW understands the challenges they face in accessing such
opportunities for training.
If your organization is interested in partnering with NASW in this expanding
initiative to provide CE Credit, please don't hesitate to let us know how we
can assist and work to enhance the delivery of quality training programs in
your area.
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Highlights from the Board of Social Work Examiners Public Hearing: September 8, 2016
Changes in the Administrative Code - The changes that the board made in the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners Administrative
Code were to be inline with the new law. We also made a few other changes such as correcting errors, punctuation, and duplications. All the
changes were accepted by the board. The code will be submitted for final approval, which may take over 45 days. Some of the significant
changes
Diagnostic impression was not removed but only enhanced with the assessments and opinions.
All levels of social workers may render an assessment and clinical opinion based on the new law.
Social Work Research and Administration remain in the administrative code as a social work method.
LGSW will change to LMSW
LCSW will change to LICSW
PIP will no longer have to be renewed
PIP will no longer be required to have an additional 20 hours of CE
Supervising a social worker for licensure will require the supervisor maintain 3 hours of supervision CEs per renewal
All social workers are required to have at least 3 hours of clinical CEs per renewal
All social workers are required to have at least 3 hours of ethics CEs per renewal
CE providers will now pay $150 every two years (universities, state, city & federal government agencies excluded)
We Need Medical Social Workers To Join Our Family
A career at Amedisys is more than just a job – it’s a career opportunity to be a part of a family. We believe that everyone, whether they see
patients or not, deeply impacts the lives of 30,000 patients we serve each day. At Amedisys, our focus is on care—care for our patients and care
for our employees— because we know they are the foundation of everything we do.
We are currently hiring for Medical Social Workers (Licensed and/or Certified) throughout Alabama. Full Time, Part Time, and PRN
opportunities are available.
Please visit www.amedisys.com/Careers to learn more.
Or you may contact Jason Hodges, Recruiter, at 866-299-4733 or [email protected]
October 20, 2016 Upholding Ethical Excellence: The Power of Self Care
(BIRMINGHAM) 8:30a-4:00p
Register via eventbrite.com here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/upholding-ethical-excellence-the-
power-of-self-care-birmingham-al-tickets-27407793448
October 21, 2016
Upholding Ethical Excellence: The Power of Self Care
(MONTGOMERY)
8:30a-4:000p
Register via eventbrite.com here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/upholding-ethical-excellence-the-
power-of-self-care-montgomery-al-tickets-27583115842
October 14th, 2016
“Introduction to Equine Assisted Psychotherapy”
October 21th, 2016
"Ethical Considerations for Mental Health Professionals"
October 28th, 2016
"Unraveling Eating Disorders: Intervention and Treatment"
November 4th, 2016
"Disentangling the Complexity of the Suicidal Client:
Best practices for Assessment and Treatment"
November 18th, 2016
“LICSW Supervision and SW Ethics”
December 9th, 2016
“Older Adults: Grief, Loss - A Strengths Based Perspective of
Treatment”
All trainings are in the Northern parts of Alabama, For More
Information Visit :
http://www.daretodreamlife.com/home.html
Presenter: Terricka Hardy, LCSW, ACSW
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February 10, 2016
Advocacy Day: Forging Solutions out of Challenges “Social Work - Forging Solutions Out of Challenges” was the theme for this years NASW– Alabama Chapter
Advocacy Day, and reflected the importance of the social work profession. It’s undeniable that social workers
continue to help bring about positive change throughout their communities and society at large. They accomplished
this by having the necessary conversations that trigger awareness to issues and concerns identified to negatively
impact those persons that may have no “voice” or are otherwise deemed “powerless”. Appealing to those
who do hold “power” and who have the ability to influence desired changes — holding them accountable —
remaining focused and dedicated to meet the needs of those we serve – THAT is what Social Workers do!
NASW continuously encourages social workers and students to focus on relevant social change through
advocacy on behalf of those persons who are underrepresented and disenfranchised.
Special Thanks to our Dynamic Guest Speakers!
Anthony Ray Hinton, 152nd Alabama Death
Row Exhonoree Equal Justice Initiative
Aaryn M. Urell, ESQ., Senior Attorney
Equal Justice Initiative
Martha Shearer, LGSW
Alabama Transitions Clinic
Christine Freeman ESQ.
Alabama Post Convict ion Relief Project
Ester Brown, M.A, B.A
Executive Director Project Hope to Abolish the
Death Penalty
Heather Allman , M.A
Troy University
John Pickens, ESQ.
Executive Director, Alabama Appleseed
Jennifer Edwards–Howard, LGSW
Regional Director, Growing Home, Southeast
Thank You Advocacy Day Sponsors!
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How to Contact Your Legislators When Legislators are not in session, please send correspondences to their home office. A listing of Alabama home office addresses, phone numbers
and email addresses are available on the website of Alabama’s Governmental Policy. ( http://Capwiz.com/state-al/home/ ).
You can reach the Governor year round at:
The Honorable Governor (Insert Current Governor)
600 Dexter Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36130
Switchboard: 334-242-7100
Fax: 334-33-0004
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“Ban the Box”, Submitted by Chris Sanders, Alabama Arise: The criminal history checkbox on job applications can keep otherwise
qualified employees from making it through the hiring process. For people with criminal convictions, this can create employment barriers
as they seek to rebuild their lives after paying their debt to society. A national “ban the box” movement urges simple but important changes to
the application process. Removing questions about conviction histories can level the playing field and give all applicants a fair chance to
compete for jobs based on qualifications. Many Alabama employers already delay questions about criminal offenses until later in the
hiring process and then weigh factors like how long ago the offense was committed and whether it is relevant to the job. Nineteen states,
including Georgia, don’t initially inquire about conviction histories for state jobs. Seven also have removed the question from private sector
job applications. And in 2015, President Obama “banned the box” on federal applications by executive order. Alabama can join the
movement by passing a “ban the box” law and giving employers a complete pool of job applicants from which to choose. So far Birmingham
is the only city that has “Banned the Box”.
Death Penalty Reform, Submitted By Esther Brown, LBSW, MA, BA, Project Hope Abolish the Death Penalty : A bill to establish
a state Innocence Inquiry Commission for death penal ty cases – SB 237, sponsored by Sen. Dick Brewbaker, R-Montgomery – cleared
the Senate this year but died when the House Judiciary Committee did not vote on it. Other proposed reforms to Alabama’s death penalty
system filed yearly by Senator Hank Sanders, including bills for a three-year moratorium on executions, abolition, jury-override, developmentally
delayed defendants exempt from the death penalty and exemption of juveniles from the death penalty did not make it out of committee.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ordered further reviews of Alabama’s capital sentencing scheme, which allows judges to override a jury’s
sentencing recommendation. A state circuit judge in March declared Alabama’s judicial override system unconstitutional, but the state
has appealed that ruling.
Pay Day / Title Lending Reform, Submitted by LaSheena Nation, NASW - Alabama Chapter: Alabama’s payday reform movement
enjoyed a historic breakthrough in the Legislature this year when a reform bill passed 28-1 in the Senate, but the plan came up just short
of final passage. SB 91, sponsored by Orr, was on the House calendar May 3 but never came up for a vote. Orr’s bill would have given
payday borrowers a more realistic path out of debt by cutting interest rates, allowing installment payments and giving borrowers at least
six months to repay. Current state law allows payday loans to carry interest rates of up to 456 percent a year.
Tobacco Youth Sensation, Submitted by Heather Allman, MBA, Troy University: Troy University’s Social Work Department has
been overseeing the Lifetime of Change: Youth Tobacco Prevention grant project since January 2016. As part of the grant partnership
with the Alabama Dept. of Public Health and NASW, we have been traveling to schools throughout the Montgomery, Alabama area
surveying middle and high school aged students to learn more about their knowledge and usage of tobacco products, as well as educate
them on the dangers of smoking tobacco products. Troy University Master in Social Work students were involved in the data collection
process.
In addition to collecting data over the summer months, the Project Coordinator, Heather Allman, partnered with the Boys and Girls Club
of Pike County to educate the students about tobacco products. At the conclusion of the educational programs, the students were tasked to
create posters to show the dangers of smoking tobacco and prevent other adolescents from using tobacco products. We hope to continue
giving similar presentations in the future to other youth groups throughout the Montgomery area to further spread awareness of the
dangers of tobacco products.
Voting rights, Submitted by Chris Sanders, Alabama Arise: Alabama is famous around the world for historic fights over voting rights
and equal access to elections. This legacy continues today in the form of battles over voter ID laws, and policy decisions about who can
vote (and under what circumstances). It’s a hot topic, as a flurry of recent court decisions have struck down states’ restrictions on access
to the polls. How elections are structured and who can participate are vital to democracy. When barriers exclude people from voting, they
can lose faith in a system that doesn’t seem to value their voice in society’s decision making. In 2016,focusing primarily on restoration of
voting rights for people who served their time for a felony conviction. One bill was signed into law, smoothing the process for application
for restoration of rights. A bill to narrow which “crimes of moral turpitude” permanently bar someone from voting nearly passed and likely
will return in 2017.
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2016 Annual National Association of Social Workers - Alabama Annual State Conference
The 2016 Annual State Conference was designed to celebrate Social Workers and like-minded
professionals in the fulfillment of their most meaningful charge: “Answering the Call for Cause
and Community”. Attendees were tasked to take greater leadership roles in the profession and
communities throughout the conference while attending plenary and workshop sessions.
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2016 Annual National Association of Social Workers - Alabama Annual State Conference
Citizen of the Year Anthony Ray Hinton
Social Worker of the Year Catherine Ball
Elected Official of the Year Patricia Todd
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NASW - Alabama Torchbearer Scholarship
Application Deadline October 14, 2016
The NASW– AL Torchbearer Scholarship is awarded to students in a Social Work
degree program who have demonstrated leadership, commitment to the field of social
work, and the propensity to bear the torch to continue the legacy of our Alabama
Social Work Pioneers.
The intent of this scholarship is to make it easier for students to participate in experiential
learning and career exploration and supporting preparation for the job market.
Scholarship Information
The Alabama Chapter of NASW will award two (2) scholarships a year, one to a
BSW student and one to a MSW student. The amount of the scholarship will be
$500.00. The scholarship recipients will attend Advocacy Day and be recognized at
the NASW-AL Conference Reception.
Scholarship Eligibility
1) Students must be a current member of NASW.
2) Students must be in a CSWE accredited BSW or MSW program within
the state of Alabama.
*BSW applicants must have completed 30 hours in the BSW program.
3) BSW applicants must have a 3.0 overall & a 3.25 Major GPA
MSW applicants must have a 3.5 overall GPA
Scholarship Essay
“How has your experience helped you to become a torchbearer?”
Applicant must submit an essay (between 750 words and 3 pages, 12 point, double
spaced). In your essay, discuss how your interest in Social Work developed and
describe your experience in the field- such as volunteer work or internship and what
you gained from this involvement?
Scholarship Application Submission
Applications can be found online at www.naswal.org or download
now: PDF.docx
The following items must be submitted in order to be considered for the scholarship:
1) Scholarship application.
2) Proof of current NASW membership
3) Unofficial Transcript
4) Scholarship Essay
5) Two Letters of Recommendation
Application packets can be submitted
to:
NASW-AL Chapter
ATTN: Torchbearer Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 231366
Montgomery, AL 36123
Send Donations to:
NASW Foundation
The National Association of Social Workers Foundation
(NASWF) is a 501(c)(3) organization created to support
NASW’s educational and charitable initiatives through
a wide range of projects that serve:
The Profession – by honoring and investing in social
workers past, current and future
The Practitioner – by enhancing social workers’
knowledge and skills
The Public – by providing information and
resources to help individuals, families and
communities
Founded in 2001, the Foundation's goals are to:
Identify, develop and respond to social work policy
and practice issues.
Assist with rapid response to social crises.
Support practice-based research, so that practice
and research are directly linked.
Raise the visibility of social work and enhance public
esteem for the profession.
Support the development of cutting edge continuing
education that addresses critical issues.
Promote the appropriate application of new
technology to the practice of social work.
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Alabama State University
will offer a new Master of
Social Work (MSW) degree
that will train students in
advanced social work and
academic leadership.
Specifically, the program will
offer concentrations and field placements in the following
areas: forensic, gerontology, behavioral, and mental
health.
Students admitted to the program will have a choice of the
degree concentrations via three options: Traditional (two-year,
full time); Advanced Standing (12 months); and Part-time
(four-year). Each option has its own admission requirements.
All students must meet specific minimum requirements for
admission established by the University.
The program is designed to attract highly motivated students who
demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting social and
economic justice. Students will learn to apply social work
knowledge and skills systematically (e.g. theory, research
methods and best practices) to assist at-risk populations.
The new MSW degree program was approved in June by the
Alabama Commission on Higher Education and will begin
during the fall semester of 2016. It is anticipated that ASU’s MSW
degree program will be accredited by the Council on Social Work
Education (CSWE) prior to the graduation of the first class.
For more information about the Master of Social Work
degree program, contact the College of Liberal Arts and
Social Sciences, Department of Social Work at 334-229-
6957.
Alabama Schools Of Social Work Announcements:
The Department of Social Work
is pleased to announce the
formation of a Master’s in Social
Work (MSW) program
commencing in the Fall of
2017. Applications will be accepted starting in September 2016,
and will be available on the Social Work web page starting in
August.http://www.uab.edu/cas/socialwork
The focus of the program will be on specialized practice in health
and behavioral health. Taking advantage of the resource-rich
environment provided by the University of Alabama at Birmingham,
including world-class Schools of Medicine and Public Health,
students will receive advanced training using an innovative model
of evidence-based education. Students enrolling in the MSW
program will be extensively prepared for clinical practice, including
specific focus on interventions demonstrated to be effective for
specific populations. Combining extensive internships in health
and mental health settings with coordinated classroom learning,
students will be uniquely trained in clinical and community
practice. Courses will be offered both in traditional classrooms and
on-line.
Health and behavioral health jobs constitute approximately half of
all jobs in the field of Social Work. Nationally, Social Workers
provide more mental health services than psychiatrists, nurses and
psychologists combined. Recent national and local data suggests
that there are plentiful professional positions in health and
behavioral health at local, state, regional and national levels.
The Department of Social Work is a vibrant program, with a forty
year history of excellence in education. We pride ourselves on
cutting-edge educational practices, including providing extensive
opportunities for simulation and service-based learning. All practice
classes will be taught by instructors with multiple years of
real-world experience. Our faculty members are national and
international experts in a variety of practice areas; including
disaster and disaster preparedness, HIV/HCV, addiction, mental
illness, homelessness, criminal justice, and child welfare.
The combination of a focus on health and behavioral health,
innovative educational methods, a resource-rich University
environment, and an exciting urban location make the MSW
program unique to the State of Alabama, and one of very few
programs of this sort regionally and nationally. We welcome
inquiries via email ([email protected]) or telephone (205-975-
4938), or would be pleased to answer questions in person at our
twice-monthly “chat with the chair” walk-in hours or by
appointment.
We look forward to meeting our new students, and launching our exciting new
program.
Alabama has 23 Programs of Social Work. Learn more
about Social Work Programs and Concentration Areas
within Social Work. Alabama Schools of Social Work
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Alabama director Works on Rebranding, and Bridge-building
Dawn Ellis-Murray is proof that education is the key to success.
She said her family instilled in her the value of education as she was growing up in Vicksburg, Miss., and she
has carried it with her all the way to her current role as executive director of NASW’s Alabama Chapter.
“My family had a great deal of regard for education,” she said. “And it was one of those things that was
understood: I would do well in school and I would graduate. There was no question if I would go to college,
but what I would do once I got there.”
Ellis-Murray has a bachelor’s degree in economics, a master’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in
public administration. But she’s not stopping there. She is in school now pursuing a Ph.D. in public
administration and public policy.
“I believe that education is a vital part of the development and professionalization of an individual,” she said.
“Social workers are supposed to be lifelong learners, and I have embraced that.”
As a third-generation educator, Ellis-Murray is also currently a faculty lecturer for the Troy University Department of Social Work in
Montgomery, Ala.
In college, Ellis-Murray said she was first interested in economics — from the standpoint of learning to help impoverished and underrepresented
groups of people. But then she realized she was learning mostly what made them impoverished and not what she could do to help..
That’s where social work entered the picture. It was a way to help resolve some of these problems, she said.
She earned her economics and social work degrees while still living in Mississippi, and began her career in the area of child welfare for the
Mississippi Department of Human Services.
Ellis-Murray’s social work background now includes more than 20 years with a variety of experience, including crisis intervention and adult
protective services. She also was one of the original people in Mississippi to design the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information
System, or SACWIS. And she has extensive policy and administration experience in governmental services.
Ellis-Murray said when the executive director position opened in NASW’s Alabama Chapter, she saw it as an opportunity and a challenge.
“I needed to develop, and I had the capability to take an organization like this, and to be a transformational leader,” she said. “It’s a longstanding
reputable organization with a great mission and perspective. The whole profession is founded on the Code of Ethics and what it stands for.”
In the nearly two years Ellis-Murray has been head of the chapter, she says they’ve done a lot of rebranding, among other things.
“We’ve attempted to take stagnated relationships and renew them,” she said. “Bridge-building and capacity-building is an approach that I’m
taking.”
She said many sponsors and business partners in the area are working with the chapter to help get the word out and “drive the interest of those
who may have an interest in joining us.”
The chapter also strives to invigorate social work students, Ellis-Murray said, by educating them about the need to be involved and active in
their profession and the association. The chapter also is building relationships with schools of social work, and Ellis-Murray said there are 17
programs of social work across the state, ranging from BSW to Ph.D.
Other initiatives include enhancing continuing education by making it consistent across the region; building non-dues revenue, including
collaboration with an entity to launch a book club; and working on licensure and regulation related to CE renewals.
“We’ve got so many different things that we’re doing, and we’re building and growing,” Ellis-Murray said. “We’re excited, and I’m excited to
be here.”
Ellis-Murray was a featured presenter at the NASW National Conference in June, and presented a workshop in collaboration with associate
member Sunny Slaughter and Troy University faculty member Jalonta Jackson. The presentation focused on sex trafficking and the importance
of social justice and human rights.
Reflecting on her philosophy about education — Ellis-Murray attributes her success and ability to reinvent herself “over and over again” to
having a strong commitment and dedication to excellence and continuing education.
“There’s much more that you can learn and do to impact NASW!. Change is incremental, and it’s a process. So you have to know where you
came from in order to know where you’re going,” she said.
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Eastern Region Reflection : Human Trafficking Symposium
Well over 50 were in attendance as Dr. Maureen Newton, faculty, staff, and students at Jacksonville hosted NASW-Alabama Chapter’s Human
Trafficking Training & Symposium on Friday, December 4, 2015.
Dr. Maureen Newton, BSW Program Director, kicked off the daylong training by welcoming all attendees. Included in her welcome, she
addressed why Jacksonville State’s Social Work Department was eager to host this training and why human trafficking is an important topic and
matter in the profession.
NASW-AL Eastern Region Representative, Jalonta Jackson, was first to deliver to the audience myths, stereotypes, and statistics on human
trafficking. She honed in on the media’s portrayal of human trafficking in movies and provided stark findings related to how many in the helping
profession rely on human trafficking movies as “training” to work with human trafficking victims.
Renowned human trafficking expert Sunnetta “Sunny” Slaughter wrapped up the morning session with a very in-depth and interactive conversation
on different forms of human trafficking and what they look like in "real life" as opposed to media and social constructs. She provided very candid
insights into her personal life story, which catapulted her to become a human trafficking expert who is internationally sought out to train practitioners
and the like on human trafficking.
Afternoon training sessions provided attendees with relevant legal information pertinent to human trafficking. Attorney and co-founder of
Blanket Fort Hope, Lauren Hartin, gave an in-depth explanation of Safe Harbor Legislation-HB433. She discussed the relevance and need for
this piece of legislation passage. Jayme Amberson, Assistant District Attorney of the 7th Judicial District in Alabama, gave a very thorough
walk through of the prosecution process for trafficking perpetrators. Just as Lauren Hartin, she emphasized to attendees the importance of
mandated reporter laws and what attendees should be looking for and reporting as mandated reporters.
A panel discussion ensued with all training participants and professionals from community agencies that work with human trafficking victims
and survivors including Alexa James of Blanket Fort Hope and Trace Fleming-Smith of Second Chance Women's Shelter and Services. Student
lead moderators of the panel discussion included Jacksonville State students Wendy Spiering and Sarah Downs and Troy University student,
Eva Riddle. Each of the student moderators has a professional interest in working with human trafficking victims. They did a fantastic job
providing thought provoking questions of discussion for the panel of experts.
The training ended with questions from the panel from attendees and closing remarks by NASW-Alabama Chapter’s Executive Director, Dawn
Ellis-Murray. It was truly a remarkable training! Feedback received from attendees was overwhelmingly positive with a vast number indicating
that the training should be put on across the state of Alabama. That’s just our plan. Be on the lookout for it in your neck of the woods!
Many thanks to all who attended and all training participants including "Sunny" Slaughter, Lauren Hartin, Jayme Amberson, Alexa James, and
Trace Fleming-Smith. A grand thank you as well to Jacksonville State University staff, faculty, and students .
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Southern Region Reflection: Meet and Greet
The Southern Region Meet and Greet had a fantastic turnout. We were glad to see so many Social Workers and other Mental Health Professionals
networking and learning about Dementia. A Special thank you to Elizabeth Skipper the Community Liaison at Somerby of Mobile for providing
the venue space and refreshments to attendees, a special thank you to Janet Rich Pittman for providing an excellent presentation on how a
lack of sleep can cause dementia, and our Southern Region Representative Stephanie Dawson Andrews for coordinating the event. We will
host another training in the Mobile Area on October 5 at the Mobile Department of Human Resources. This event will be facilitated by
Children’s Aide of Alabama: Alabama Post Adoption Connection (APAC) focusing on Trauma in Children. For registration information
contact the Alabama Chapter at 334-356-6841.
Eastern Region Reflection: Community Financial Education Summit
The National Association of Social Worker’s-Alabama Chapter (NASW) facilitated the 2016 Community Financial Education Summit on
July 23, 2016 in Montgomery, AL. The event addressed gaps in knowledge and understanding related to the Social Determinants of
Financial Instability (i.e.: Poverty, Predatory lending, Home ownership, Credit card management, Budgeting, Student financial aid,
College Applications, Estate Planning, Long-term care, etc.). NASW- Alabama Chapter in collaboration with Alabama Possible, NACA
(Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America), and Federal Deposit Insurance Cooperation (FDCI) Money Smart Program were
featured in this day long development summit which was FREE to the community and enhanced their empowerment to address life stage
financial needs There were approximately 60 people in attendance and 10 vendors on site to help with financial planning within any stage.
Special thanks to the NASW - Alabama Chapter Board for being onsite for facilitation and maintenance .
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Northern Region Reflection: Disaster Mental Health Training
On March 5, 2016, a group of nearly 30 people gathered in Florence, AL to take an 8 hour class on Disaster Mental Health. UNA hosted
NASW-AL and the Red Cross for this event. During the event, Denise McClendon from the American Red Cross provided an overview of
the Disaster Relief process and the function on Red Cross and its volunteers during these disasters.
Participants in the event also spent a good bit of time learning about Psychological First Aid, a requirement of all Red Cross volunteers.
Psychological First Aid is designed to be a triage tool to determine the best way to meet the immediate psychological needs of victims and
their families.
The latter half of the day was spent talking about the role of a Disaster Mental Health volunteer. These volunteers are specially trained to
help meet the emotional and mental health needs of victims of disaster. Volunteers are required to be licensed in their field (LCSW, LPC,
LFMT, etc). Upon completion of the Disaster Mental Health trainings, volunteers may be called upon to help out locally or nationally, such
as in the case of Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy, etc.
The day was filled with lots of information and the participants walked away with the foundation of the training needed to continue on to be
a Disaster Mental Health Volunteer. All in all, participants seemed to be thankful for the training and happy to know about the services of the
American Red Cross in their community.
Northern Region Reflection: Social Work Month Conference
On March 18, 2016. Social Workers from across North Alabama gathered together at Huntsville Hospital’s Corporate University for the 4th
Annual Northern Regional Mini Conference. This mini conference welcomed presenters from a variety of fields to provide continuing education
to the participants.
Dr. Megan Crisler provided a wealth of knowledge regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder and some of the changes that came about with the
change from DSM-IV to DSM-V. Crisler’s lecture provided crucial insight into some of the challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of ASD,
especially in light of the challenges faced in the research realm.
Our next presenter, Dr. Luanne Biles, gave some welcomed insight into the basics of Grant Writing. Providing some tips and tools for beginners
as well as some helpful recommendations for those that are seasoned in the art.
Our final presentation was on Elder Abuse, an important and timely discussion on the signs, symptoms, and advocacy efforts. Alicia Howard
presented on this subject. During her presentation, Howard gave real examples of Elder Abuse as well as ways that all social workers can be
involved in helping to prevent this from happening.
Overall, participants were able to walk away with a wealth of information that will benefit them in any field of social work that they are
practicing. Social Work month is always a time to celebrate Social Workers and what we do. It is also a great time to take care of ourselves by
ensuring that we are getting in our continuing education requirements.
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Preamble The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people, with
particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty. A historic and defining
feature of social work is the profession’s focus on individual well-being in a social context and the well-being of society. Fundamental to
social work is attention to the environmental forces that create, contribute to, and address problems in living.
Social workers promote social justice and social change with and on behalf of clients. “Clients” is used inclusively to refer to individuals,
families, groups, organizations, and communities. Social workers are sensitive to cultural and ethnic diversity and strive to end discrimination,
oppression, poverty, and other forms of social injustice. These activities may be in the form of direct practice, community organizing, supervision,
consultation administration, advocacy, social and political action, policy development and implementation, education, and research and
evaluation.
Social workers seek to enhance the capacity of people to address their own needs. Social workers also seek to promote the responsiveness of
organizations, communities, and other social institutions to individuals’ needs and social problems. The mission of the social work profession
is rooted in a set of core values. These core values, embraced by social workers throughout the profession’s history, are the foundation of
social work’s unique purpose and perspective:
Service
Social justice
Dignity and worth of the person
Importance of human relationships
Integrity
Competence
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Approved by the 1996 NASW Dele-
gate Assembly and revised by the
2008 NASW Delegate Assembly. The
NASW Code of Ethics is intended to
serve as a guide to the everyday profes-
sional conduct of social workers.
Why should I join NASW?
NASW offers its members a full range of products and services to aid social workers in providing better, more informed service to their
clients; to promote their professional advancement through continuing education; and to stay ahead of the information curve. A brief list of
some key benefits is provided below.
National and State Chapter Membership: When you join NASW, you also immediately become a member of your local chapter, enabling
you to stay connected to the profession on both the national and local level. To check out your local chapter, click https://
www.socialworkers.org/chapters/default.asp.
Insurance Protection NASW Assurance Services, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NASW, responsible for designing, securing, and
overseeing high quality, competitive insurance, financial, and other programs and services offered to social workers. For more information
click http://www.naswassurance.org.
Specialty Practice Sections : NASW Specialty Practice Sections link you to the key information, resources and expertise you need to stay
at the forefront of your practice specialty. For more information click https://www.socialworkers.org/sections/default.asp.
Professional Development: NASW state and national continuing education opportunities give you the information, skills training, continuing
education contact hours and networking opportunities you need for professional and personal development. For more information click
https://www.socialworkers.org/profession/default.asp.
Professional Credential and Specialty Certification NASW's professional credentials and specialty certifications exemplify a higher level
of competence and go beyond a social work degree or state license. For more information click https://www.socialworkers.org/credentials/
default.asp.
Outstanding Publications Members receive 10 issues each year of the award-winning NASW News and four issues of the profession's
premier journal, Social Work. Member discounts are available on other NASW publications. Members also have access to a wide variety
of scholarly books and reference materials. For more information click http://www.naswpress.org/.
NASW JobLink: Gain access to social work job opportunities nationwide through NASW JobLink at www.socialworkers.org.
simplifying IT
Still Using Paper Records? Susan C. Litton, Ph.D. | [email protected]
www.psybooks.com and www.susanlitton.com
You might want to rethink that.
Perhaps more than any other medical profession, those of us in the mental health field have been reluctant to step fully into the Digital Age.
Even though most of us have a smart phone, laptop or desktop, and maybe even a tablet, we pride ourselves on keeping our clients’ notes –
perhaps even the bulk of our clients’ records – in hand-written format. At the very most, we might use software like Word or QuickBooks. “It’s
safer,” we explain. “Keeping records in the Cloud is impersonal and exposes the data to hackers and who-only-knows-what-else.”
However, our patients may not share our mindset. I was quite surprised recently when a neighbor casually mentioned that she’s so used to her
doctors using electronic records that if she went to a mental health professional that did not, she would see them as a bit antiquated and wonder
if their treatment methods were up to date. Even if we hold our hand-written notes and record keeping as sacred, the clients we serve may not.
However, setting personal preference aside, there are some additional factors to consider:
HIPAA Compliance
If you maintain your own client records, you’re 100% responsible for meeting all HIPAA requirements. On the other hand, if you’re using a
HIPAA-compliant EHR (Electronic Health Record), that company is responsible for most of the security compliance issues, i.e., they do it for
you.
Storage
Over the years, the amount of paper generated by a typical therapist’s office can become daunting. Retrieval of older information can be an
issue if you have to sort through boxes of old files to find what you need. Furthermore, Hurricane Katrina taught us that disasters like floods,
tornados, fires, etc., can wipe out paper records in just a few minutes.
None of these issues exist on the web. With most web-based EHRs, you can typically retrieve even the oldest records with just a few clicks.
Additionally, most companies keep several backups in more than one geographical location to mitigate against any type of local disaster.
Backups
Making backups of paper records can be a pain, whether you’re using paper backups or digital. Paper backups are costly in terms of both time
and supplies. Also, with paper backups, you’ve effectively doubled your storage needs. Storage issues are less of a problem with digital backups
(CDs, thumb drives, portable hard drives, etc.), but digital media degrade after a few years, which means you’ll routinely need to redo your
backups. In contrast, a good EHR company routinely backs up their data and will provide a copy to you anytime you request it. Again, this
issue is pretty much taken care of for you.
Safety
Surprisingly, data stored on the web with a reputable, HIPAA-compliant company is actually safer than what you can provide yourself. We tend
to worry about data on the web being hacked. While it’s true that nothing can ever be 100% safe, whether it’s in your office OR on the web,
around 75% of healthcare data breaches are from theft or loss of either paper records or laptops. In other words, 75% of the problem has nothing to
do with the web. Only 2% of reported breaches are from hackers.
Conclusion
So how should you maintain your client records? That’s up to you. However, for the reasons above, more and more therapists are turning to
web-based EHRs not JUST to simplify their bookkeeping, billing and note-taking, but because it’s safer, more convenient, and saves them
time. If you’re not familiar with the world of EHRs, you might want to check them out. Most offer free trials and/or free demos and will be
happy to answer questions about their product.
For more information on safety and EHRs, go to:
https://www.psybooks.com/are-web-ehrs-safe/
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Become A NASW—Alabama Chapter Volunteer
The Chapter frequently has opportunities where we need an extra set of
hands to help us accomplish the task that help us better serve our state. We
would like to thank those who continuously volunteer their efforts in serving the
social work community. Please contact NASW– Alabama Chapter Office
or check the website for upcoming volunteer opportunities. We love hearing from
you and would be happy to find a place for you to fit in with the Chapter.
Interested in Advertising with
NASW– Alabama Chapter?
NASW– Alabama has a variety of advertisement plans to
meet your special needs. From advertising businesses,
events, job listings, or even space rentals.
Contact LaSheena Nation at [email protected] or
visit our website at nasw.al.org for more details
How to Submit an Article for the Alabama Network Newsletter– The Alabama Network Newsletter is an official publication of the Na-
tional Association of Social Workers—Alabama Chapter. Members are encouraged to submit content ideas, news stories and pictures. Each
will be considered as space permits. Text and photographs may be mailed to [email protected] or P.O. Box 231366 Montgomery, AL
36123. Photographs submitted become the property of NASW-Alabama Chapter. Photographs need to be high resolution and at least 4”x6”
and 300 dpi/ppi and in .JEPG or .GIF format.