Sunset Treatment Records Frequently practitioners ask what to do about patient records upon patient termination, or in other words, records retention and destruction. This challenge is multi-part and not as easy as one would think. For example, from a technical...
Top of Mind Checklist for Your Practice KNOW YOUR STATE’S REGULATIONS Your lawyer can provide you with a quick list and interpretation advice for your process rules of engagement and office management. Be sure to promptly consult with the RRG Help Line for issues...
Unsocial Consequences of Social Media on Social Workers Albert Einstein once said: “It has become exceedingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity”. There are two interwoven emerging risks that impact professional liability and exposure to claims and...
The Professional Will The death or even the incapacitation of a practitioner requires an immediate set of actions. The practitioner’s survivors, spouses, partners, and colleagues have the responsibility to notify patients and settling legal matters. A Professional...
Documentation Pointers to Avoid Liability and Malpractice “Medical Records Requests” and “Breach of Confidentiality” are the leading claims issues for social workers. These claims trigger lawsuits, licensing board inquiries, and HIPAA information breach liability,...
