What principles must fees and billing adhere to according to the practice standard?
Principles in the practice standard
Why should therapists avoid charging different rates for family members without objective
reasoning? To avoid unfair practices
Why is it important to discuss fees and billing with clients before starting services? To obtain
consent for payment plan and prevent misunderstandings
What are the expectations for record keeping for family members according to the practice
standard? Expected to keep records for family members and follow requirements of privacy,
confidentiality, and security under Personal Health Information Protection Act 2004.
What should records of family members not contain? Records of family members should not
contain exceptional circumstances that exist and discussions with family members regarding
consent to treatment. This documentation is an ongoing obligation.
Mandatory reporting when it comes to treating family Expected to report suspected child
abuse to Childrens aid despite familial relationship.
What does 'Assume' mean in the context of social media and privacy? Info is posted publicly
and accessible to all forever
What does 'Stay' refer to in terms of social media security? Staying current on tools that
increase security, privacy, and confidentiality
Why is it important to 'Be' aware of privacy and confidentiality legislation in relation to social
media? To understand how it applies to social media
, What should you 'Check' regarding social media security? Security settings
What should you 'Read' when using social media to ensure privacy and confidentiality?
Privacy and confidentiality agreements
What should you 'Review' in terms of social media and privacy? Organizational policies
What should be remembered in the context of social media? Use professional language,
clear, and audience appropriate. Face to face is better. Customize your messages
How can you uphold a professional image on social media? Use professional filters, pause
before posting, review your online presence, obtain permission before using logos, distinguish
personal opinions from organizational statements, monitor social media, maintain professional
communications, avoid plagiarism.
Why is it important to protect the brand on social media? To maintain a professional image,
avoid legal issues, and ensure consistency in communication.
What does the Personal Health Information Protection Act 2003 (PHIPA) do Protects info as
it relates to physical or mental health of individual or family history, the provision of healthcare
to the individual (including individuals health care providers), a plan of service under home care
and community services act 1994, payments or eligibility for health care or coverage for health
care, the donation or testing of an individual's body part or bodily substance, individuals health
number or id of SDM.
What does PHIPA stand for? Personal Health Information Protection Act 2003
What does PIPEDA stand for? Personal information protection and electronic documents act