Entries by Daphne Hanson

What does the literature say is the usefulness, importance, and purpose of a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) assessment?

What does the literature say is the usefulness, importance, and purpose of a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) assessment? Were there any value conflicts between you, the agency, and the client? Conscious use of self is a critical aspect of professional social work skills. Referring to the professional literature, discuss your understanding of this concept […]

Discuss the regulatory and sustainability considerations for service program development in the community services sector

Discuss the regulatory and sustainability considerations for service program development in the community services sector. Provide a minimum of two (2) examples for each. a. Regulatory considerations b. Sustainability considerations Provide two (2) reasons you should develop service plans that encourage consumer participation and engagement. Who might you involve when you are developing your consumer […]

Having high cognitive and physical functioning

Rowe and Kahn (1987) defined “successful aging” as 1) being free from disability or disease, 2) having high cognitive and physical functioning 3) having meaningful relationships. What is wrong with this definition of successful aging? Can a person with a disability age successfully? How about a person with dementia? Based on your review of the […]