| |
Are Your Policies
(And Your Supervisees' Policies)
Clear Enough?
Mary Alice Fisher, Ph.D.
3 CEs
INTRODUCTION:
The Ethical Importance of
Establishing Clear Policies in Clinical Settings
|
| |
|
| |
I. Ethical Standards & Professional Recommendations |
| |
|
|
| |
II. Legal Requirements About Policies |
| |
|
A. Virginia Laws & Regulations
B. Federal Laws & Regulations (including HIPAA)
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
III. Informing Clients About Policies |
| |
|
A. What Will You Say? |
| |
|
|
1. Fees & Billing Arrangements
2. Availability & Absences
3. Emergencies
4. Confidentiality & Disclosure
5. Contacts, Modes of Communication, Boundaries, etc.
|
| |
|
B. When Will You Say It? |
| |
|
|
1. Informed Consent Conversations w/ Prospective Clients
2 .Re-Opening the Conversation |
| |
|
|
|
| |
IV. Other Important Conversations About Policies |
| |
|
A. Discussions With Supervisees & Students
B. Clarification With Colleagues
C. Training for Staff, Employees, & "Business Associates" |
Educational Goals:
(a) List the practice areas in which you need to have specific policies that protect clients' rights.
(b) What do you say to prospective clients and current clients about these policies?
(c) Describe how you train others about the ethical implications of such policies.
)( )( )( )( )( )(
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.
o-o-o
Return to Previous Events Page
HOME
|