Sample Electronic Forms and Examples are Included
(OAK BROOK, Illinois, USA - March 12, 2008) Documentation is a key method of communication in a behavioral health care organization; the more precise and comprehensive it is the less chance there is for error in treatment.
"A Practical Guide to Documentation in Behavioral Health Care, Third Edition," a new book from Joint Commission Resources (JCR), was developed to help providers document care events more efficiently and effectively. JCR is a not-for-profit affiliate of The Joint Commission.
This book is intended to assist leaders in improving documentation organization wide and caregivers wanting to improve their documentation skills. It includes the latest information in documenting behavioral health care treatment in a wide variety of settings. It shows providers that weak documentation is a waste of valuable time and does nothing to improve care, treatment, or service. Weak documentation can also diminish the quality of care by compelling skilled providers to devote inordinate time and energy trying to either clarify or understand what has been written or not written. A companion CD-ROM includes an array of interactive forms for use in behavioral health organizations.
This updated edition includes:
- Sample forms and examples included in CD-ROM format, representing a broad spectrum of behavioral health care organizations;
- New material and discussion on coding and reimbursement, privacy and security in documentation, client safety and documentation, and accreditation-related requirements;
- Enhanced and/or newly added content on the principles of good and precise documentation, electronic records, performance improvement, and documentation in specific situations for specific types of health care settings; and
- New case examples from organizations on how they are using documentation to enhance their ongoing delivery of care treatment and services.
"A Practical Guide to Documentation in Behavioral Health Care, Third Edition" is available for $99 using order code BH600. To order, call JCR Customer Service toll-free at 877.223.6866, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT, weekdays, or visit http://www.jcrinc.com/.