title: The critical role of social work in risk management.
abstract: If they are included in cases early enough, social workers can help agencies manage risk, protect patients, and avoid litigation. These professionals offer unique skills that agencies should tap into more consistently to reap the benefits of better risk management.
authors: Georgetown Healthcare Group, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, USA.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Glassburn
authors: T
authors: T
authors: Kluemper
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Weber
mesh_terms: D019090:Case Management; D018574:Home Care Agencies / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D016365:Liability, Legal; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012308:Risk Management / Q000379:methods*; D012947:Social Work; D014481:United States