Chris E. Stout
Published: 1999-11-17
Total Pages: 306
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All the forms, handouts, and records you need to meet the paperwork requirements of the managed care era In an era of third-party accountability, your professional survival could hinge on your ability to comply with the documentation requirements of insurers and regulatory agencies. Written by an experienced clinician who has trained thousands of mental health professionals in effective clinical documentation, this sourcebook helps you minimize the potential for billing disputes–or worse–by arming you with the full retinue of required forms, checklists, and records. An indispensable resource for mental health professionals working in inpatient, partial hospitalization, day treatment, and/or residential treatment programs, The Continuum of Care Clinical Documentation Sourcebook is the only book that brings together sample documents covering all stages of treatment–from intake and admission to outcome assessment. Ready-to-use blank forms, handouts, and records make it easy to satisfy the paperwork demands of HMOs, insurers, and regulatory agencies Completed copies of forms illustrate the exact type of information required Clear, concise explanations of the purpose of each form–including when it should be used, with whom, and at what point Forms may be copied from the book or customized on the included disk