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Emergency Practice Planning Resource Guidelines for The Trust Policyholders
Emergency Planning Isn’t Optional; It’s Essential to Ethical Practice
A practical, clinician-focused guide to protecting your patients, your practice, and your legacy, before the unexpected happens.
In behavioral health, continuity of care isn’t just a best practice; it’s a foundational responsibility. Yet many clinicians lack a clear plan for what happens if they are suddenly unavailable. A disruption in care, whether temporary or permanent, can lead to patient risk, treatment gaps, and potential breaches of confidentiality.
Without a documented plan in place, even well-intentioned colleagues or family members may be unable to step in effectively. That’s where proactive practice planning makes the difference.
Why This Matters
- Protect your patients: Ensure continuity of care, even in unexpected circumstances.
- Safeguard sensitive data: Maintain compliance with record-handling and confidentiality standards.
- Reduce legal and operational risk: Align with ethical obligations and state-level requirements.
- Support your family and colleagues: Prevent confusion, delays, and added burden during a crisis.
What You’ll Learn in This Guide
This comprehensive resource breaks down complex requirements into actionable guidance, including:
- What ethical and legal obligations do clinicians have for emergency preparedness
- How to design a professional will that ensures continuity of care
- Key considerations when selecting and preparing a practice executor
- Practical steps for safeguarding patient records and managing transitions
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them before they become real risks
Don’t wait for a crisis to expose gaps in your practice.
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Business of Practice, Part 2: How to Meet Your Ethical Obligations to Plan for the Unexpected
Webinar
In this 2-hour practical workshop based on lived clinical experience, you will learn how to fulfill your ethical responsibilities to plan for the unexpected. We will review components of a comprehensive Professional Will and considerations in selecting a Practice Executor capable of fulfilling your wishes. The training will also address the clinical, business, and emotional considerations of abrupt practice suspension as the unforeseen impacts on patients, colleagues, and family. You will be provided with several accessible solutions to navigate this often avoided yet essential task, ensuring ethical compliance, protecting your patients from the risks of traumatic termination, and sparing your colleagues and family from unnecessary burden. Insights are drawn from the presenter’s first-hand experiences as a Practice Executor and will feature pitfalls and best practices.
Through The Trust’s partnership with TheraClosure, Trust policyholders will receive a 15% annual discount when they enroll in TheraClosure coverage. Please use promotion code Trust15 when you enroll to claim your exclusive savings.
Featuring: Robyn B. Miller, Ph.D. of TheraClosure