Risk Management Series 1- Documentation in Allied Healthcare
Tip #11: Documenting Involving Text Communication If you engage in text communication with patients, first you should have an office policy concerning when it is appropriate to communicate with you via text and a signed informed consent document which highlights...
Risk Management Series 1- Documentation in Allied Healthcare
Tip #10: Documentation in Lawsuits or Board Matters Documentation, or failing to document, can lead to a lawsuit or board matter. Your record may be critical. It may be reviewed by your attorney, the opposing attorney, and, depending upon the issue, the...
Risk Management Series 1- Documentation in Allied Healthcare
Tip #9: Termination Termination can be a tricky issue. You may need to terminate care for a variety of reasons. It is important to know what the rules are in your state and what your ethics code says about what constitutes proper termination. Even if...