,BSW4806 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024 -
DUE 2024
1. Case study 1 10 marks You are one of three social workers
employed by an NGO. This NGO is the only organisation
delivering social work services in the local township. It is 15:30.
You receive a call from the social worker at the local hospital.
She reports the following: A six-week-old infant (girl) has been
admitted to the local hospital with internal burn injuries Doctors
are busy with the infant. If the infant survives, she will have a
tube implanted to be fed. This will be because of the severity of
the injuries. The mother of the baby gave her poison to drink.
The mother is 16 years old and resides with her mother. The
household also includes two other children, aged 7 and 9 years,
who do attend school. The social worker do give you the address
in the local township. How would you approach the case, in
your answer, identify the risks, recommend appropriate
interventions.
To approach the case of the six-week-old infant admitted with
internal burn injuries, I would firstly gather information from the
hospital social worker about the baby's condition, the
circumstances surrounding the incident, and any immediate
medical needs. It's crucial to assess the safety of the infant, as
well as her siblings, given the mother's actions. I would visit the
maternal home promptly (ideally within the next hour) to ensure
the safety of the other children, aged 7 and 9 years. In assessing
, the environment, I will involve other professionals if necessary,
such as law enforcement, to investigate potential abuse and
neglect.
Case Study 1: Procedure and Guidelines
Starting point
This case includes a six-week-old newborn who was admitted to
the hospital with serious internal burns caused by poisoning by
her 16-year-old mother. The situation raises considerable
concerns due to the infant's severe state.
The mother's young age and the presence of other children in
the home. As an NGO social services worker, you must address
the family's immediate and long-term needs while also
guaranteeing everyone's safety and well-being.
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