Tomáš Tobiaš, M.A.
Health and Social Services Worker
Contact
Na Františku Hospital provides free basic social counseling in accordance with Act No. 108/2006 Coll., on Social Services, as amended.
Consulting services are provided by:
Alena Tobiašová, M.A.
Health and Social Services Worker
Contact
Consultation
Monday–Friday by appointment (call
); Wednesday: walk-ins welcome, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
); Wednesday: walk-ins welcome, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
The office is located on the mezzanine level of the main building, next to the ARO/MOJIP department.
The social worker also visits patients on the ward.
Who is social counseling intended for?
- family members of hospitalized patients who need advice and guidance regarding the current situation and possible solutions
- patients who are completely isolated and, for whatever reason (e.g., illness, disability, age, loss of independence, etc.), are unable to manage their situation
- patients who are unable to cope with their difficult social situation on their own, even with the help of their loved ones
Social Work in Healthcare and the Role of a Healthcare and Social Worker
Social work in healthcare is an integral part of the treatment process and contributes to the comprehensive nature of care. Social work is a team effort. It is carried out in close collaboration with healthcare professionals, the patient’s family, government agencies, healthcare and social service facilities, etc., depending on the specific needs of the patient’s situation. Social work in healthcare helps mitigate or eliminate the negative social consequences of illness. The healthcare social worker supports the active participation of patients and their loved ones in decision-making regarding options for continued care after discharge. The goal is to provide the information necessary to select and ensure optimal healthcare and social care for the patient after discharge. When addressing the patient’s social situation, it is important to gain an objective perspective on their circumstances.
Examples of the most common types of assistance:
- consulting or arranging home care services, nursing agencies, and post-discharge care
- Information about restrooms
- for patients with long-term illnesses and their family members or loved ones, as well as assistance with applying for admission to nursing homes or other residential care facilities, etc.
