How to get your CCTSW/MCS Credit: We are so excited the Society for Transplant Social Workers has approved us to offer the opportunity for 1 credit towards your CCTSW/MCS certification or recertification. Also, a reminder this is only to be used towards STSW credentialing as this credit is not an approved CEU towards state licensure. To receive a certificate of attendance confirming this credit, please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GDWCB7M. 

This will open the post show test, just pass the test; be sure to include your name as you would like it to appear on your certificate as well as an email address for us to send your certificate of attendance. Once you have completed this, Kristin or Tiffany will review your answers and send your certificate to the email address you provided. Please allow 5-7 business days for certification as we are both full time Transplant and MCS Social Workers. If you do not receive your certificate in 7 days, please send an email to [email protected]

About the Episode: In today’s episode Kristin and Tiffany chat about the many governing boards involved with the world of transplantation and LVAD. They spoke about the Social Work and  psychosocial’s involvement within each of these governing boards. Further explaining why it is so important to include all the elements we do within our psychosocial evaluations and our work. The goal of today was to provide educational information to new social workers as well as provide refereshors to the seasoned social workers. We know it can be time consuming and difficult to remember each item required, but we hope today’s episode was a good reminder of again Why We Do What We Do. We have included a few definitions and links to resources discussed today: 

Additional Information 

CMS Interpretive Guideline: An evaluation of each candidate’s psychosocial status must be conducted in all situations in which it is possible to do so in order to determine suitability for transplantation and/or identify resources that potentially will be needed for the safe care and discharge of the patient post[1]discharge. The transplant program must conduct and document the psychosocial evaluation performed on a potential recipient before their placement on the waitlist. The only exception for not completing the psychosocial evaluation prior to placement on the waitlist would be an emergent situation where the need for transplant is imminent or the patient is very young. 

UNOS: https://unos.org/about/ United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) is the mission-driven non-profit serving as the nation’s transplant system under contract with the federal government. We lead the network of transplant hospitals, organ procurement organizations, and thousands of volunteers who are dedicated to honoring the gifts of life entrusted to us and to making lifesaving transplants possible for patients in need. Working together, we leverage data and advances in science and technology to continuously strengthen the system, increase the number of organs recovered and the number of transplants performed, and ensure patients across the nation have equitable access to transplant.

The Joint Commission: https://www.jointcommission.org/accreditation-and-certification/certification/certifications-by-setting/hospital-certifications/cardiac-certification/advanced-cardiac/ventricular-assist-device/ 

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Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is HIPPA compliant. The information shared on this podcast comes from two Certified Clinical Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support Social Workers, the views and opinions expressed are our own and not affiliated with any specific institution including The Society of Transplant Social Workers. The information shared here is for educational and entertainment purposes and is not meant as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Furthermore, it is not meant to override policies or guidelines for any institution or organization. 

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