Vigilant Record Keeping: Going Beyond the Basics to Promote Client Safety in Documentation

Course overview

Vulnerable clients demand a higher quality of care from mental health professionals; including exemplary rapport, effective interventions, and beyond reproach record keeping. This program reviews the fundamental recommendations established by Ohio State Law (ORC) and professional clinical organizations, such as the American Counseling Association (ACA), the National Association of Social Work (NASW), and many more. This presentation with discuss how well-intentioned providers can avoid putting clients at greater risk, particularly vulnerable clients from marginalized backgrounds (including LGBTQ+ folks, displaced clients, and people of varied health and ability). Recommendations and cases with be reviewed to support clinicians in identifying pitfalls and promoting client safety and confidentiality outside of session.