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"Record
Keeping:
Focusing On The Ethical Underpinnings"
Mary
Alice Fisher, Ph.D.
I. Ethical Standards
& Professional Guidelines |
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A. Does Your Ethics Code Contain The Answers You Need?
B. Where Else Do You Go for Ethical Advice About Records?
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II.
Legal Requirements
Which Ones Apply To You?
What Are Their Ethical Implications?
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A. Virginia Licensing Board Regulations
B. State Agency Regulations
C. Virginia Health Records Privacy Statute - §32.1-127.1:03
D. Federal Regulations - HIPAA Privacy Rule & Security Rule
E. Federal Statute - Public Law 92-255 (re: substance abuse records)
F. Contracts With Managed Care Organizations & Other Third Parties |
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III. Making Ethical Decisions About
Content
of Clinical Records
IV. Making Ethical Decisions About
Process of Record Keeping
V. Making Ethical Decisions About
Storage/Security/Retention/Destruction of Records
VI. Keeping The Focus
Ethical |
Educational Goals:
(a) List some of the ethical questions that are important to ask about your record keeping;
(b) Name some legal issues about record keeping that have ethical implications in your setting;
(c) Describe the ethical implications of your own decisions about content, retention, & destruction
(d) Name your two biggest ethical or legal concerns about your own record keeping
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The Center for Ethical Practice is approved by
APA (American Psychological Association) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists;
by NASW ( National Association of Social Workers ( as Provider # 886-40-7427);
and by VCA (Virginia Counselors Association) [NBCC Approved Provider #2047].
The Center for Ethical Practice maintains full responsibility for all programs and their content.
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