Orders: is Archive: Court Must you Appear?When Not to Release Your DocumentationPrevent Liability and Avoid Paying DamagesProtect your Client, License & PracticeDo’s and Don’t’s of DocumentationWhy and When to call an AttorneyAvoid the Litigation Hot seatFor those working in the mental/behavioral health field, dealing with the day-to-day challenges of treating clients can be overwhelming in and of itself..
Archive: Court Orders: Must you Appear?When Not to Release Your DocumentationPrevent Liability and Avoid Paying DamagesProtect your Client, License & PracticeDo’s and Don’t’s of DocumentationWhy and When to call an AttorneyAvoid the Litigation Hot seatFor those working in the mental/behavioral health field, dealing with the day-to-day challenges of treating clients can be overwhelming in and of itself.
responsibilities is However, the administrative and legal are equally crucial..
However, the administrative and legal responsibilities are equally crucial.
decisions - is There are weighty the legal and prudent responses to a wide variety of situations - that demand a proper legal awareness in order to stay in compliance..
There are weighty decisions - the legal and prudent responses to a wide variety of situations - that demand a proper legal awareness in order to stay in compliance.
such knowledge, is Without many well meaning providers may face grave legal and financial consequences..
Without such knowledge, many well meaning providers may face grave legal and financial consequences.
The purpose of this seminar is is to provide important guidance and insight into mental health laws and regulations..
The purpose of this seminar is to provide important guidance and insight into mental health laws and regulations.
Social workers, is therapists, nurses, psychologists, counselors, addiction professionals and healthcare administrators who work in the mental health field will find this seminar to be eye-opening and invaluable.Explain how to comply with HIPAA regulations.Describe the process for responding to subpoenas and court orders.Identify the rights of minors and parents in mental health treatment and legal determinations.Describe the role of the mental health professional in the commitment process.Develop policies on ethical issues such as restraints, seclusion and informed consent.Identify the treatment provider’s responsibilities relating to mental health issues and the legal duty to warn.Overview/Confidentiality of Mental Health RecordsWhen and to Whom Records Can Be ReleasedMandatory Disclosure RequirementsAlcohol/Drug and AIDS/HIV Treatment RecordsNecessary DocumentationHIPAA 101 - Federal Confidentiality RegulationsWhat Is HIPAA Today?How Do I Comply with the Regulations?What Are “Psychotherapy Notes”?When May I Release Records?How Much Paperwork Will This Be for My Office?Responding to Subpoenas, Court Orders and Law EnforcementSubpoenas; Types of Subpoenas; Duty to Respond; Time LimitsSearch Warrants & Court OrdersAuthority to Obtain InformationInvestigationsDevelopment of Policies and Procedures to RespondBalancing the Rights of Minors & ParentsMinors’ RightsAge of MajorityAccess to RecordsRights of Minors to Refuse/Consent to Medication and TreatmentAlcohol, Drug Abuse and Treatment Issues for MinorsParental RightsCustodial and Divorce FactorsChild Abuse AllegationsCustodial vs..
Social workers, therapists, nurses, psychologists, counselors, addiction professionals and healthcare administrators who work in the mental health field will find this seminar to be eye-opening and invaluable.Explain how to comply with HIPAA regulations.Describe the process for responding to subpoenas and court orders.Identify the rights of minors and parents in mental health treatment and legal determinations.Describe the role of the mental health professional in the commitment process.Develop policies on ethical issues such as restraints, seclusion and informed consent.Identify the treatment provider’s responsibilities relating to mental health issues and the legal duty to warn.Overview/Confidentiality of Mental Health RecordsWhen and to Whom Records Can Be ReleasedMandatory Disclosure RequirementsAlcohol/Drug and AIDS/HIV Treatment RecordsNecessary DocumentationHIPAA 101 - Federal Confidentiality RegulationsWhat Is HIPAA Today?How Do I Comply with the Regulations?What Are “Psychotherapy Notes”?When May I Release Records?How Much Paperwork Will This Be for My Office?Responding to Subpoenas, Court Orders and Law EnforcementSubpoenas; Types of Subpoenas; Duty to Respond; Time LimitsSearch Warrants & Court OrdersAuthority to Obtain InformationInvestigationsDevelopment of Policies and Procedures to RespondBalancing the Rights of Minors & ParentsMinors’ RightsAge of MajorityAccess to RecordsRights of Minors to Refuse/Consent to Medication and TreatmentAlcohol, Drug Abuse and Treatment Issues for MinorsParental RightsCustodial and Divorce FactorsChild Abuse AllegationsCustodial vs.