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To cooperate in the ongoing definition and development of
the role of the social worker in the long term care facility.
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To provide consultation, mutual support and resource
materials to professionals delivering social service in long term care
facilities.
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To promote cooperation and understanding among long term
care facilities, and with other resources serving the aging and disabled.
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To interpret the social work role in the long term care
setting to other professionals through planning and participating in
conventions and other educational programs.
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To promote and participate in a public education program on
the needs of the aging and disabled population and the role of the social
worker.
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To develop liaison with social work educators and planners
for the aging and disabled to interpret the needs of the aging and disabled
in long term care facilities, and the role of the social worker.
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To represent the needs of the aging and disabled in long
term care facilities and the role of the social worker to state regulating
agencies and public policy makers.
