Insurance and the Numbers The social worker profession is truly a noble one that is founded on service, integrity, and clinical expertise. At times, it can be a stressful and very dangerous occupation. The nation is grateful for what you do, thank you! Insurance is...
Risk Management Helpline Experiences In the August 2016 Tip-of-the-Month article, the content referenced a landmark 1957 U.S. legal decision that merged the word “consent” with the term “informed consent” whereby medical professionals have a duty to disclose any facts...
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,...
As a Practicing Social Worker Are You at Risk to Protect Client Records? Are You Fully Covered by Your Insurance Plan for Protecting Client Records and for Third Parties Handling Your Client Records? YES, and Most Probably, NO. Common practice methods require the...
