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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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strategies for reducing youth suicide

Creative Strategies for Reducing Youth Suicide: Building Hope and Resilience

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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Psychiatric Advance Directives compliance

Supporting the Completion and Implementation of Psychiatric Advance Directives

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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