Nov 5, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
42 CFR Part 2, ACHC, Breach Notifications, CARF, Certification, CIHQ, CMS, consent, Counseling, data, DNV, Healthcare, HHS, HIT, Integration, OCR, Patient Notices, Patient Rights, Privacy Notices, Public Health, Record, Safe Harbor, SAMHSA, Social Current (COA), State Agencies, Substance Abuse, SUD, TJCBH Organizations, Hospitals
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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Oct 14, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
ACHC, Behavioral Health Care, CARF, CIHQ, CMS, DNV, FMEA, Proactive Risk Assessment, Psychiatric Hospitals, Social Current, State Agencies, TJCBH Organizations, Hospitals
In any healthcare setting, particularly in psychiatric hospitals and community behavioral health care environments, identifying and mitigating risks before they lead to adverse outcomes is crucial. Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a proactive risk...
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Sep 17, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
ACHC, CARF, CIHQ, CMS, DNV, Social Current (COA), State Regulatory Agencies, Suicide, TJC, YouthBH Organizations, Hospitals
Youth suicide is a heartbreaking reality that communities around the world grapple with. However, there is hope. By employing creative and compassionate strategies for reducing youth suicide, we can create environments that foster resilience, support mental health,...
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Sep 12, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
ACHC, CARF, CIHQ, CMS, competence, DNV, EHR, ethics, legal, policies and procedures, Psychiatric Advanced Directives, Social Current (COA), State Regulatory Agencies, TJCBH Organizations, Hospitals
Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs) have emerged as essential tools in mental health care. They empower individuals with mental health conditions to maintain autonomy and ensure their treatment preferences are respected during crises. As these directives gain...
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Sep 5, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, ACHC, CARF, CIHQ, CMS, DNV, Regulatory, Social Current (COA), TJCBH Organizations, Hospitals
When embarking on the journey of constructing a new healthcare facility, the stakes are incredibly high. The success of the project not only depends on the architectural and construction teams but also on a seamless alignment with accreditation and regulatory...
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