Anitta Francis Email & Phone Number

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Social worker for outpatient and inpatient liver and renal transplant recipients

Osborne Park, Western Australia, Australia

Social worker at the GARM ward 4.

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

* Responding to concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children in accordance with provisions of the Children and Community Service Act 2004, * Taking legal action to promote the safety and wellbeing of children where necessary, * Providing services to children placed in the care of the CEO* Assisting identified families and their children with relevant Agencies and community resources to ensure appropriate supports are in place* Engaging and working alongside families to strengthen their capacity to provide care and safety to their members in ways that are sustainable,*Build resilience in children, families and the community, and* Ultimately increases social well-being.Family Support- Core responsibilities1. Engages all stakeholders in a respectful and honest manner when providing services to families of children in care of the CEO and/or families who are ‘at risk’ or in crisis. 2. Undertakes child and family assessments to provide for support services or arrange treatment for families who come to the attention of the Department. 3. Provides or arranges for services to families that will address child protection issues and strengthen family functioning. This includes referrals to appropriate agencies based on assessed family needs and available resources.

Kochi, Kerala, India

*Manage inpatient and outpatient services of Liver/pancreas transplant recipients and donors Provide comprehensive transplant education to transplant candidates and recipients before and after transplant. Also participate in providing education to healthcare professionals within the institution and the community  Manage the transplant surgery and hepatology clinics, medication reconciliation Collect data for KNOS and participate in quality improvement projects within department Provide specialized care and monitor patients in ground-breaking research studies Precept new coordinators to the role of transplant coordinator Assisted with the development and launch of a new computer based system Performed on-call duties, including assisting with organ offers and triaging patient calls Collaborate with the transplant disciplines to provide individualized care to each transplant

Kochi

Organ Transplant Coordinator for the regional Centre of KNOS (Kerala Network for Organ Sharing)* Leadership role in the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of organ donation programs as well as ensure that all guidelines and protocols are consistent with the care being provided.* Provide information to trauma patients/families and coordinate organ donation * Coordinates/assists brain death certification and organ allocation * Coordinate community activities to promote Organ donation awareness as well as prevention of trauma.* Provide education that is consistent with the trauma standard of care, the Kerala Network of Organ Sharing (KNOS) code of conduct, SOP, new guidelines and government orders, Trauma Performance Improvement Plan, and professional organizational standards.* Participate in the outreach program including efforts to disseminate awareness of Organ donation and role of KNOS (Government)* Implement and maintain data for ongoing clinical research projects * Conduct organ donation promotional activities/teaching among health professionals, public etc.* Educate professional/local community groups regarding trauma care and organ donation * Maintain consistent documentation supports recommendations and actions * Provide on call service 24*7 * Conduct all state transplant coordinators’ meet for education and other outreach programs.My efforts incude:Public awareness/educational programsProfessional educationVisitation programsWeb siteNewslettersDevelop cooperative arrangements with other referring institutionsCoordinate, implement, and maintain organ donation programs and participate in organ donation activities for the needs of the community.Work in collaboration with other Hospital departments/divisions that offer community outreach activities to include organ donation in their programs

Kochi

Counsellor in the liver transplant program in Aster Medcity, Kochi*Conduct pre-transplant interviews with prospective transplant patients and families interpret eligibility criteria for patients, families*Prepare and analyze pre-transplant clinical data and collaborate with other medical personnel in preparation of patients and families for transplant; obtain medical and social histories. *Educate patients and families regarding all aspects of transplant.*Conduct post- discharge planning and education for transplant patients. *Provide for continuity of care between inpatient admissions and outpatient visits.*Collaborate with medical faculty, other transplant coordinators, nursing personnel and other health disciplines to facilitate meeting patient and family needs.*Advocates for the patients’ right to obtain optimum required services and acts as liaison between medical/nursing staff, relatives of the patients and appropriate outside agencies.*Makes rounds in the inpatient and outpatient areas and joins physician rounds as needed, Discusses with patients and care givers their queries and other problems related to hospitalization or treatment and provides patients with needed services and information *Ensures that high risk patients are aware of their medical problem, the treatment plan, required surgery and medication to ensure their full compliance.*Hosts recreational activities for hospital inpatients to help them cope with their hospitalization and to make their stay a more pleasant experience *Provides individual counselling sessions, family orientation and crisis intervention for patients and their families who experience serious illnesses or overwhelming circumstances. *Assists patients with planning for post hospital care in cooperation with the discharge planner. *Responsible for ensuring financial assistance to patients, if they fulfill set criteria. *Participate in local, regional and national conferences on organ transplantation

Master'S Degree, Msw- Clinical/Medical Social Work

Activities and Societies: Exchange student, International Conference, College Union 20131. Represented the college in the student exchange.

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Zoology/Animal Biology

Activities and Societies: College Union 2013- Vice Chairperson, Youth festival, NCC, University Swimming teamVice Chairperson, College.

Bio-Maths

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