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Documentation and Patient Confidentiality CBHT
Documentation and patient confidentiality are paramount for behavioral health technicians in maintaining the integrity of client records and upholding ethical standards. These professionals must accurately and comprehensively document all interactions, assessments, interventions, and treatment plans in client records to ensure continuity of care and facilitate collaboration among interdisciplinary teams. Additionally, behavioral health techs must adhere to strict confidentiality protocols to safeguard sensitive patient information and maintain trust and privacy. This includes obtaining informed consent for disclosure of information, securely storing and transmitting client records, and only sharing information on a need-to-know basis within legal and ethical boundaries. Upholding these standards not only protects the rights and dignity of clients but also ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and promotes the integrity and professionalism of the behavioral health field.
The Florida Certification Board approves this course and meets the 4-hour requirement for the Documentation and Patient Confidentiality Domain for the initial application for the CBHT credentials. Please see the Florida Certification Board for full details on these credentials, including formal education, other content-specific training domains required, work experience, supervision, and required exams.
This course will award 4 continuing education hours.
Please see the board approval box for course approvals.Course Objectives
- Develop standardized documentation protocols and templates for behavioral health technicians to ensure consistent and accurate recording of client interactions, assessments, interventions, and treatment plans in client records.
- Implement comprehensive training programs on patient confidentiality laws, ethical guidelines, and HIPAA regulations to educate behavioral health technicians on their legal obligations and responsibilities regarding the protection of sensitive patient information.
- Establish secure electronic health record systems with restricted access levels and encryption protocols to safeguard client records and prevent unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.
- Conduct regular audits and reviews of documentation practices to monitor compliance with confidentiality policies, identify areas for improvement, and provide feedback and reinforcement to behavioral health technicians on maintaining patient confidentiality and documentation accuracy.
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- Relevance: This course is approved by the Florida Certification Board for those seeking a Certified Behavioral Health Technician credential. It meets the 4 hour requirement for the Documentation and Patient Confidentiality Domain.
- Content Level: Intermediate
- Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
- System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
- Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course. They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email [email protected].
- Credit Hours: 4
This course is approved by the Florida Certification Board for those seeking a Certified Behavioral Health Technician credential. It meets the 4 hour requirement for the Documentation and Patient Confidentiality Domain.