Bachelor Of Social Work (BSW) Practice Exam

When a client is nearing termination, a new life event or crisis requires re-evaluating whether ending services is still appropriate. A family hospitalization can alter the client’s stress level, coping resources, and support needs, so the social worker should assess how these changes affect ongoing risk, functioning, and the client’s ability to maintain progress after discharge. This involves reviewing current progress, available informal supports, safety and stability, and whether there is a plan to sustain gains without ongoing case management, or whether a temporary extension, adjustment of goals, or referral to other resources is warranted. The goal is to ensure continuity of care and to avoid ending supports prematurely just because a crisis has emerged. In short, pause to determine if termination still serves the client’s best interest in light of the new situation before making a final decision.