To ensure proper documentation, use a format designed to comply with au c. An issue as complex as the use of technology in social work practice requires. Nasw aswb standards for technology social work practice 2. Todays social work services include a much wider range of digital and. The association of social work boards aswb is the association of jurisdictional boards that regulate social work. Importance of documentation and best practices in case. Technical systems are increasingly available to support ongoing routines. Currently, the national association of social workers provides standards on. Membership in aswb includes 49 states, the district of columbia, the u. Computerbased software helps social workers track client services and outcomes. The terms recording and documentation are used interchangeably throughout the document. The solution is to require that all auditors use standardized working papers. Nasw works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards for social workers, and to advance sound social policies.
The nasw code of ethics also sets forth explicit standards for social work conduct in all. The national association of social workers nasw is the largest. Allan barsky outlines the ethics of social work documentation. Technology enables social workers to ethically streamline many professional. Social work documentation is a vital and integral component of professional, ethical. Selection of field education management software in social work. Case notes are legal documents which may be viewed by judges. Social workers should take reasonable steps to ensure that documentation in records is accurate and reflects the services provided. Aswb embarked on development of new technology standards in response to. Work practice act served as foundation documents in developing these standards, along with a. Computerbased software helps social workers track client. This document is the first step in a series of standards that will. Let standards guide your documentation by paul baldwin in cxo on december 2, 2005, 12.
Specification of where the information came from ie client reportsstates. Let standards guide your documentation techrepublic. Although firms may have standardized audit procedures, each partner often has his or her own working paper preferences, which can create inefficiencies when staff members document their work. The national association of social workers nasw is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world. For example, in order to meet cswes accreditation standards, field.
Technical product documentation including rules for preparation of user guides, manuals, product specifications, etc. The role of clinical documentation in quality assurance 2. Standards for technology in social work practice nasw. During the professions earliest years, social workers viewed documentation primarily as a mechanism to facilitate. Guidelines for social work case management documentation.
This document is the first step in a series of standards that will be developed to address the concerns and questions of social work regulators and social. Social workers documentation should protect clients privacy to the extent that is. Get a single source of truth, and free your organization from multiple data silos and outdated systems with a configurable solution thats designed for organizations. Social workers should include sufficient and timely documentation in records to facilitate the delivery of services and to ensure continuity of services provided to clients in the future. Penelope is a cloudbased case management software platform thats ideal for human services organizations with 15 or more users. Documentation is an integral part of social work practice.
However, software practitioners are often concerned about the lack of usage and quality of documentation in. The legal mandate for clinical documentation in new york state b. Documentation is extensive, and typically includes collecting student applications to. Software documentation is an integral part of any software development process. Virgin islands, and the canadian provinces of alberta, british columbia, manitoba, new brunswick, nova scotia, quebec, and saskatchewan. Model social work practice act, along with many other sources. Social work case management software helps social workers and human service organizations implement service programs and track client information and. Pdf maintenance of technical and user documentation. Documentation national association of social workers.
It is therefore important that social workers document all interventions in an ethical and competent manner. Utilizing the right case management documentation software can remove a lot of. An issue as complex as the use of technology in social work practice requires consideration from several points of view. Modelregulatorystandardsfortechnologyandsocialworkpractice.