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healthcare building compliance

Do this before approving your building plans to prevent this common budget overage

Building a new healthcare facility or remodeling an existing one—especially in specialized areas like psychiatric hospitals and community behavioral health organizations—is an exciting yet complex endeavor. One of the most frequently overlooked aspects is...

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investing in compliance services after an acquisition

You Just Acquired Another Organization – The Role of Compliance Services

Acquiring another organization is a significant milestone, bringing opportunities for growth, expansion, and enhanced service delivery. But, it also introduces complex challenges, particularly in compliance and regulatory oversight. Ensuring a seamless transition...

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Evidence Based Practice

The Importance of Evidence-Based Practice in Behavioral Healthcare

In the ever-evolving field of behavioral healthcare, ensuring effective treatment and positive outcomes for patients is paramount. One of the most reliable ways to achieve this is through evidence-based practice (EBP). EBP is a method hat integrates the best available...

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Disaster Behavioral Health

Prepared and Safe: Effective Disaster Response for Behavioral Health Care Settings

The Joint Commission recently published Sentinel Event Alert #69 “Environmental disasters: Preparing to safely evacuate or shelter in place,” emphasizing the need for U.S. healthcare facilities to prepare for environmental disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and...

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Confidentiality Regulations for Substance Use Disorder

42 CFR Part 2: New Rules Every SUD Provider Should Know

Recent changes to 42 CFR Part 2 were finalized in February 2024 and align the confidentiality regulations for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) records with HIPAA and the HITECH Act. These changes focus on improving care coordination and reducing regulatory burdens for...

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