The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) is exploring the integration of social work into the health care system, a critical area where systemic barriers, patient safety, ethical complexities, and professional challenges converge. Through our Safe(R) Social Work Framework, we seek to address these challenges by exploring the need for a regulatory approach that prioritizes public safety, professional accountability, and advocacy towards the delivery of more equitable and safe(R) care.
Before moving forward with further development, we are hosting a series of consultation sessions to share our findings and invite feedback. Our outreach efforts will aim to ensure that the voices of social workers, academic institutions, management leaders, community groups, and the general public are all heard and valued.
Our mandate is to ensure that Nova Scotians receive safe, ethical, social work practices that align with values of the profession to promote social justice and equity. We achieve this by establishing scopes of practice, ethics and standards; setting standards for professional development; working to ensure compliance through oversight; and advocating for social policy that achieves social justice.
Presentation dates
- May 6, 12 noon — NSCSW members, any/all member classes & practice settings
- May 7, 6 p.m. — Nova Scotia residents
Further dates in May and June are being finalized, and will include sessions for:
- Schools of social work in Nova Scotia (Dal, CBU, USteAnne)
- Tajikeimɨk – Mi’kmaw Health & Wellness
- Health care management & leadership at Nova Scotia Health (NSH), IWK, and Department of Health & Wellness
- Social workers at IWK & NSH
- Community groups previously consulted during development