Social workers who are aware of a colleague's impairment-due to personal problems, psychosocial distress, substance abuse, or mental health difficulties that interfere with practice effectiveness-should consult with the colleague when feasible and assist the colleague in taking remedial action.

Colleague's Impairment

A situation where a co-worker's abilities are significantly reduced or hindered due to physical, mental, or emotional issues.

Practice Effectiveness

The measure of how well a particular approach or method achieves its intended outcomes in real-world application.

Remedial Action

Actions taken to rectify, correct, or improve a problematic situation or outcome, often used in the context of environmental, educational, or organizational settings.