ABSTRACT

This report address two key questions: what are common core functions of nursing home social services departments and what are top training needs. Cross-sectional survey data collected in 2019 from a nationally representative sample of 924 social services directors reveal 33 responsibilities that at least two-thirds of respondents reported their department was usually or always involved in. We document strong and consistent interest in more training related to dementia and in common mental health and psychosocial challenges residents face. Findings reveal that training specific to social services is difficult to find. Online training opportunities were endorsed and 96% felt training targeted to new social services directors would be useful.

摘要

本报告解决了两个关键问题：疗养院社会服务部门的共同核心职能是什么，什么是最重要的培训需求。2019 年从具有全国代表性的 924 名社会服务主管样本中收集的横断面调查数据揭示了至少三分之二的受访者报告他们的部门通常或一直参与的 33 项职责。痴呆症以及居民面临的常见心理健康和社会心理挑战。结果表明，很难找到专门针对社会服务的培训。在线培训机会得到认可，96% 的人认为针对新社会服务主管的培训会很有用。