We discuss:
How compact privileges work for therapists
PSYPACT and the upcoming Counseling Compact and Social Work Licensure Compact
AAMFT and the push for licensure portability
How to manage supervision for pre-licensed folks
Liability and ethical implications for unauthorized practice
We discuss:
How to audit system access in your practice
Defining roles and responsibilities to determine access
Managing shared email accounts with email delegation
The difference between email aliases and delegated accounts
Steps to take when systems don’t allow for multiple logins
We discuss:
Why shared accounts are a no-no, and why it’s such a common practice
The HIPAA standards that are impacted by this practice
The internal and external risks of sharing admin accounts
The why and what of role-based access control
We discuss:
Overwhelm as a barrier to HIPAA compliance and the key to success
Two security settings to update on your smartphone
Risk exposure + device security
How to get step-by-step guidance for your specific device
We discuss:
The history and purpose of the Parity Act
What has not changed with the Parity Act
Key provisions of the 2024 Final Rule
The implications of the non-enforcement of this rule
State laws and states with stronger parity protections
What you can do as a provider to advocate for parity
Resources on parity we recommend
We cover:
Top misconceptions about documenting intakes and assessments
Time management and logistics for intakes and assessments
Balancing ethics, legal obligations, and customer service
What Maelisa recommends covering in an intake session
Layering informed consent
How to minimize writing the same things over and over in assessments
Our upcoming CE training with Maelisa on documentation for new clients