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More on Addendums and Corrections…
A few weeks back, we featured a 12-part blog series on documentation. One segment, Tip #4, asked the question, “Is an Addendum or Correction OK?” This Tip seemed to spark a lot of interest, so we thought it would be good to expand on this issue a bit more. There are times when we come across typos,
The Trust Student and Early Career Psychologist Column: Pearls of Wisdom Gleaned From Graduate School
As a first-generation student, I had little guidance to prepare me for a doctoral program in Clinical Psychology. To bridge that gap, I devoured the “Insider’s Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology1” to distinguish between pursuing a Ph.D. and a Psy.D., to compare and contrast APA-accredited programs, and to identify areas of
Risk Management Series 2- Treating the College Student: Risk Considerations for Behavioral Health Professionals
Tip #1: Treating the College Student As a behavioral health provider, you may have patients who go off to college – either in or out of state. This can be a difficult transition for the patient, as well as you, as the provider. There may be some challenging issues and decisions about treatment. A few
Risk Management Series 2- Treating the College Student: Risk Considerations for Behavioral Health Professionals
Tip #2: Treating via Telebehavioral Health Last week we discussed some risk considerations when treating the college student. There are additional questions that may arise: There are special considerations when engaging in telebehavioral health with patients who are away at college. Here are a few considerations to keep in mind:
AATBS – Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences
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The Importance of Documentation in Allied Healthcare
If you have been practicing in the Allied Healthcare space for years or are a new practitioner, you likely have heard the saying, “If it wasn’t documented, it wasn’t done.” This may have been taught in your training to enter your profession. Proper documentation is not as clear-cut as this statement, however. Documentation is critical,
Risk Management Series 1- Documentation in Allied Healthcare
Tip # 12: Documentation Involving Email Communication If you email with patients, there are a few tips to keep in mind: At the end of the day, you are the protector of your patient’s information, and if you communicate with patients via email, it is important to maintain patients’ privacy. Be sure to check your
You Graduated as an Allied Health Professional… Now What
You just graduated as an Allied Health Professional. Allied Health covers many different areas of practice. However, no matter which type of practice you are entering, you are embarking on a new and exciting professional career. Congratulations! There are many different types of facilities in which you may begin to work. These include: hospitals, clinics, outpatient
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 possible privacy concerns when using text messages. It is important to have consistent rules about
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 board investigator or a jury, as well as the patient and his/her family.
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 the patient terminates care or simply stops coming to sessions,
Risk Management Series 1- Documentation in Allied Healthcare
Tip #8: Documenting Psychotherapy Notes Documenting Psychotherapy Notes This may not be applicable to all Allied Healthcare professionals. However, to the extent that you document psychotherapy notes or interact with professionals who do, there are a number of factors to keep in mind. Psychotherapy notes are discussed in HIPAA.[1] Psychotherapy notes are notes recorded by
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