Documentation of Care, Treatment, or Services in Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Second Edition by The Joint Commission ISBN 9781635853353, 9781635853346, 1635853354, 1635853346 instant download

Documentation of Care, Treatment, or Services in Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Second Edition by The Joint Commission ISBN 9781635853353, 9781635853346, 1635853354, 1635853346 instant download

The goal of this book is to guide BHC organizations at a time when the importance of effective behavioral health care cannot be overstated. Documentation of Care, Treatment, or Services in Behavioral Health Care and Human Services, Second Edition, offers a clear, concise, and accurate reference that breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-digest pieces. This book begins by introducing the basic concepts of documentation in behavioral health care. It then takes an in-depth look at the importance of screening and assessment and finally, concludes with focus on the role of documentation in the planning, delivery, continuity, and discharge or transfer of care, treatment, or services.

Key Features:

• Relevant excerpts from the introductions and rationales from Joint Commission BHC standards
• Examples of documentation entries that demonstrate appropriate language style and content
• Tips and strategies for applying select content to special programs/settings
• Sample scenarios that apply a process or approach related to standards and key concepts covered in the text
• Dozens of customizable tools, checklists, and forms, including documentation examples

Key Audience:

• Behavioral health care and human services professionals who create and document plans of care, treatment, and services and record progress and reassessment
• Accreditation and certification professionals who review provider documentation to ensure compliance with standards requirements
• Performance/quality improvement and risk management professionals