The Queens of Social Work's Guide for Emergency Room Social Workers
Navigate the ER with Confidence The fast-paced, high-pressure environment of the emergency room can be overwhelming for social workers—whether you’re new to the role or looking to sharpen your skills. The Queens of Social Work's Guide for Emergency Room Social Workers is your essential companion, providing clear, practical guidance to help you navigate the ER effectively. Designed specifically for social workers, this guide breaks down critical ER processes, best practices and real-world strategies to ensure you’re prepared for the unique challenges of hospital-based social work. Emergency rooms are unpredictable, demanding and require quick thinking—especially for social workers. You’re tasked with crisis intervention, discharge planning, connecting patients to resources and coordinating with medical teams—all in a fast-moving environment. This 58-page comprehensive guide was created to help you streamline your workflow, improve patient advocacy and manage complex cases with