Behavioral Healthcare Compliance for Accreditation and Regulatory Requirements: Updates and Resources
See behavioral healthcare compliance posts below from our recent newsletters and access our newsletter archive and behavioral healthcare industry links.
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...
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...
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...
Transforming Care Delivery: The Path to High Reliability in Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the demand for safe, effective, and reliable care has never been higher—especially in the realm of behavioral health and medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). Achieving consistently high levels of safety and...
The Crucial Role of Accreditation and Regulatory Support After a CEO Transition
A CEO transition is a pivotal moment for any psychiatric hospital, behavioral health, or human services organization. In healthcare, this leadership change can ripple through all facets of the institution, including the critical areas of accreditation and regulatory...
The Hidden Value of Compliance Services: Why Investing in Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance is Essential for Behavioral Health Organizations
For over 25 years, Barrins & Associates has partnered with psychiatric hospitals and behavioral health and human services providers, guiding them through the complex terrain of accreditation and compliance. With expertise spanning more than 350 organizations...
Clarifying Joint Commission Requirements: Highlighting Patient Impact in Evidence of Standards Compliance
Upon completion of a psychiatric hospital or behavioral health and human services Joint Commission survey, organizations receive a final report of findings approximately 10 business days after the survey's conclusion. This report outlines areas requiring improvement...
Joint Commission: New & Revised Infection Prevention & Control Requirements for Behavioral Health and Human Services Providers
Did you know the Joint Commission updated infection prevention and control requirements? In fact, a fully updated Infection Prevention and Control (IC) chapter will take effect on July 1, 2025 for all Joint Commission–accredited behavioral health and human services...
Innovation in Behavioral Health Model (IBH): How the IBH Model Differs from the BHH and CCBHC Approaches
On December 18, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the selection of Michigan, New York, Oklahoma, and South Carolina state Medicaid agencies to participate in the Innovation in Behavioral Health Model (IBH). This initiative, which...
Promoting Safety Through Environment of Care Rounding in Psychiatric Hospitals
A safe environment is the cornerstone of quality healthcare and is required by CMS, TJC, DNV, CIHQ, and state agencies. To achieve this, psychiatric hospitals must proactively identify and address safety risks, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a...