Louanna Adams

Master's

Social Work

Grady Health System

social worker

• Responsible for providing individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. • Knowledge of and communication with referral sources; providing hospital and program information to individuals, agencies, facilities, and professionals. • Assessing and triaging an individual’s mental health and/or chemical dependency status; assessing patient safety and level of care recommendations to the physicians(s). • Identify discharge needs and arrange for comprehensive services for patients following discharge from the hospital. • Advocate for clients or patients to resolve crises. • Identify environmental impediments to client or patient progress through interviews and review of patient records. • Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan. • Explain to patients and/or families their insurance benefits, pre-certification of patient care and completing all admission requirements. • Communicating patient safety concerns and pertinent patient information to unit nursing staff and documenting all necessary information. • Conduct stroke assessment for newly diagnosed patients to determine one’s level of functioning. • Manage monthly and weekly statistics for the Ryan White Program. • Act as a field instructor for students that are actively seeking their MSW and NP License. • Facilitate weekly Multidisciplinary team meeting. • Lead morning team planning meetings. • Provide supportive counseling and coordinated multi-discipline strategies with the use of available community resources to individuals living HIV and AIDS on a Specialized Immunology Service. • Link homeless patients to adequate housing that will afford them with the opportunity to recuperate in a safe environment. • Facilitate a timely and appropriate discharge plan while remaining compliant with all laws and regulations. • Advocate for patients to create a comprehensive and safe discharge plan. • Connect patients and families to necessary resources and supports in the community; provide psychotherapy, supportive counseling, or grief counseling; and help patients to expand and strengthen their network of social support. • Conduct bio psychosocial assessments to determine patients’ needs and ongoing issues. • Plan and conduct programs to combat social problems, prevent substance abuse, or improve community health and counseling services. • Use the following interventions for patients i.e. crisis intervention and motivational interviewing. • Document progress notes that relate to each patient’s care plan within policy time frame. • As a preceptor, I mentor and coach social workers by guiding and directing them through the clinical practice role. I also have newly hired staff shadow me as I provide clinical practice skills with in and out patient clients, families and staff. • Utilize case management training modules and other clinical tools to enhance best practice. • Perform quality reviews of staff documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. • Frequently participate in preceptor meetings and skill development, attend and participate in yearly refresher courses/CEUs to increase my skills as a preceptor.