Lois Fenner – Legal and Ethical Issues in Behavioral Health in Missouri

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Lois Fenner – Legal and Ethical Issues in Behavioral Health in Missouri

Without the proper legal awareness needed to stay in compliance, you may face grave legal and financial consequences. This recording will show you how to continue to help the people you’ve been trained to help while still protecting yourself from many legal pitfalls. If you watch only one recording this year, make it this one. Watch attorney Lois Fenner for an entertaining and enlightening experience and leave with a greater understanding of the latest Missouri laws as they relate to behavioral health. You will take home practical strategies to minimize and manage legal and ethical risks and you will learn how to immediately implement these risk reducing strategies into your practice.

Communicate how to comply with HIPAA regulations.
Determine the process for responding to subpoenas and court orders.
Articulate the rights of minors and parents in mental health treatment and legal determinations.
Specify the role of the mental health professional in the commitment process.
Develop policies on ethical issues such as restraints, seclusion and informed consent.
Designate the treatment provider’s responsibilities relating to mental health issues and the legal duty to warn.

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Overview/Confidentiality of Mental Health Records

When and to Whom Records Can Be Released
Mandatory Disclosure Requirements
Alcohol/Drug and AIDS/HIV Treatment Records
Necessary Documentation

HIPAA 101 – Federal Confidentiality Regulations

What is HIPAA Today?
How Do I Comply with the Regulations?
What Are “Psychotherapy Notes”?
When May I Release Records?
How Much Paperwork Will This Be for My Office?

Responding to Subpoenas, Court Orders and Law Enforcement

Subpoenas: Types of Subpoenas; Duty to Respond; Time Limits
Search Warrants & Court Orders