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
We discuss:
Maelisa’s background and business, QA Prep
Why there aren’t black and white guidelines for documentation
How to determine what to include in documentation
The most common people who will read your notes
Informed consent and documentation, especially for vulnerable populations
Progress note templates and policies
Collaborative documentation in group practice
Why clinicians find documentation so stressful
Our upcoming CE training with Maelisa on Client Centered Documentation
We cover:
Managing confidentiality and availability of data
Having redundancies for worst case scenarios
Types of calendar syncs and their benefits and drawbacks
How to sync your calendars in a HIPAA-appropriate way
We cover:
Popular screen recording software, Loom, and why it’s not HIPAA compliance compatible
Google Vids being covered by the Google Workspace BAA
Use cases for screen recording software for group practices
Key reminders and usage notes for Google Vids