*Counselors requiring New York State approval must contact ACA upon completion to obtain customized CE certificate
Technology can be a useful tool in many counselors’ practices if it is utilized correctly. Rob Reinhardt, M. Ed., LPCS, NCC, worked for many years in the information technology field before becoming a counselor, and in this webinar he discusses how to implement technology to reduce costs and increase efficiency in private practice. He draws particular attention to HIPAA/HITECH rules, regulations, privacy, and compliance. Dr. Reinhardt is the CEO of Tame Your Practice, a private practice consulting firm, and he writes the “Tech Tutor” column in the American Counseling Association’s Counseling Today magazine. This is the third webinar in a series of seven focusing on how private practitioners can improve their businesses.
Summarize the basic tenets of Rob Reinhardt, LPCS, M.ED., NCC webinar presentation.
Discuss how to implement technology to reduce costs and increase efficiency in your private practice.
Discuss HIPAA/HITECH rules, regulations, privacy and compliance.
New technology offers new opportunities for counselors and their clients—but it also offers ethical and legal complications which must be thoroughly considered. Distance counseling is a growing industry in which counselor and client do not necessarily meet in person but communicate through other devices such as computers and cellular phones. Marlene Maheu, PhD., defines and discuses distance counseling and its compatibility with HITECH and HIPAA regulations. She also provides information on complicate with the law and the ACA Code of Ethics. Dr. Maheu is a licensed psychologist, the executive director of the TeleMental Health Institute and editor-in-chief of the TeleMental Health Newsletter.
Summarize the basic tenets of Dr. Marlene M. Maheu webinar presentation.
Discuss Distance Counseling, HITECH, and HIPAA regulations.
Provide viable information on compliance with the law and code of ethics.
*Counselors requiring New York State approval must contact ACA upon completion to obtain customized CE certificate
This webinar will provide counselors with tips on handling dilemmas they may not have learned or encountered in their graduate school ethics courses or practicum. It will provide real-life tips on avoiding malpractice and licensure board complaints. Topics will include: use of a decision-making model; HIPAA/HITECH breach notification; custody concerns; ADA requirements; fraud; hiring counselors as independent contractors vs. employees; practice closure; and consultation/documentation.
Learning Objectives:
In this webinar participants will:
Review the key concepts of compliance laws, such as HIPAA and HITECH
Learn how ethics and law intersect with counselor practice
Review business practices, record keeping practices and other issues related to managing a counseling practice
*Counselors requiring New York State approval must contact ACA upon completion to obtain customized CE certificate*
Counselors use Electronic Health Records (EHR) in order to
improve their practices, satisfy insurance and meet regulatory requirements.
Choosing a "good fit" EHR can be a daunting task, yet learning about
EHR options can reduce troublesome challenges. In this webinar, Counseling Today’s Tech Tutor, Rob
Reinhardt, explains how counselors can select electronic practice management
resources to meet the unique needs of their practice and how to avoid costly
mistakes.
Learning Objectives:
In this webinar, participants will:
gain an understanding of the basic criteria to
look for in selecting an EHR.
gain an understanding of the multiple facets to
consider when selecting an EHR, including business, clinical, credit card
compliance and reporting/HIE needs.
learn how to approach the EHR decision making
process in an effective manner.
*Counselors requiring New York State approval must contact ACA upon completion to obtain customized CE certificate*
Technology is designed to make many aspects of running a practice easier and smoother, however, all technology comes with a risk. In this webinar, attorney Anne Marie “Nancy” Wheeler discusses a variety of risks to using technology in your practice and ways to keep your practice safe.
Learning Objectives:
In this webinar participants will:
Discuss the risks associated with using technology in your practice.
Review ways to address ethical and legal issues around technology.
Hear examples of possible technology and HIPAA compliance issues.
*Counselors requiring New York State approval must contact ACA upon completion to obtain customized CE certificate*
Technology offers new and efficient tools to help practitioners work with clients. Whether you’re opening new channels of communication, seeking to understand client interactions, or providing services entirely online, technology is now integral to professional counseling. As professional counselors and educators use more and newer technology, it's important to understand standards of practice, ethical and legal implications. In this webinar, Counseling Today’s Tech Tutor, Rob Reinhardt, gives an update on prominent technologies - including email, texting, and distance counselor (telehealth). Learn how the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics and laws, such as HIPAA.
Learning Objectives:
In this webinar participants will:
1) Understand how HIPAA and technology affect one another.
2) Learn best-practice tips to remain HIPAA compliant while using technology in a practice.
Act now to update your HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures and thrive in an electronic world. Professional liability insurance...does your policy cover what you need? Prepare for sudden counseling practice closure due to death, illness, or disability. Liability pitfalls you can avoid in dealing with custody issues, subpoenas, reporting duties, boundary extensions, and civil/criminal fraud. Emergency procedures: What is in YOUR informed consent document?
Learning Objectives:
Counselors will learn about HITECH breach notification and steps to keep up with our changing world of technology.
Counselors will learn how to spot potential issues which could lead to liability and how best to protect themselves and their clients.
Counselors will learn how to institute practices that will help them comply with changing ethics and legal/regulatory standards.
