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This blog is about the research and practice of threat management to help keep workplaces and schools safe. It focuses on the strategies of behavioral threat assessment.
Feb 1, 2014 · Threat assessment involves three functions: identify, assess, and manage. Threat assessment is different from the more established practice of violence-risk assessment, which attempts to predict an individual's capacity to generally react to situations violently.
- Miller, Anna
Mar 27, 2020 · The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines workplace violence as “the act or threat of violence, ranging from verbal abuse to physical assaults directed toward persons at work or on duty.”
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It’s rare to see a landline sitting atop a desk these days: either for client or therapist. Cell phones, PDAs, iPads, tablets, and computers have largely replaced phones and faxes. As a result, communication that was once easily secured now carries inherent vulnerabilities to breaches of confidentialityfor our clients. More problematic is that ofte...
Additional security issues may be evident if clients schedule their appointments with you utilizing scheduling software like Square or Google Calendar, or even if the practice management software that you use is insufficiently protected. True informed consent means you review all of these potential breaches to their confidentiality priorto the tech...
In the event that you maintain any form of electronic medical record, whether for scheduling, billing, or communication or progress notes, prospective clients must understand the risks that may accompany the technologies used in your practice. To the extent that you are able, use software to manage any potential security breaches.
While most merchant machines are now designed so that data storage is at a minimum and most users are required to pass an annual test ensuring that they are actively managing the security of their equipment, it is still important to inform your clients of potential risks when financial or PHI is transmitted electronically.
While most software vendors and billing platforms have incorporated methods to minimize security breaches, informed consent requires that your clients know the potential risks involved in your transmitting data electronically, especially when the information being disseminated includes their diagnosis(es). To the extent that we are able, we must at...
Dr. Sage Breslin is a licensed psychologist known for her innovative approach to trauma recovery. She is a professional speaker and published author of Lovers & Survivors: Living with and Loving a Sexual Abuse Survivor. In March 2020, Dr. Breslin presented Understanding and Treating Domestic and Interpersonal Violence, a 2-hour continuing education...
Apr 6, 2020 · We review current considerations and advancements for various technologies involved in the direct or ancillary provision of services, including emails, text messaging, telepsychology/telemental health therapy, electronic medical records, cloud-based storage, apps/applications, and assessments.
- Samuel D Lustgarten, Yunkyoung L Garrison, Morgan T Sinnard, Anthony Wp Flynn
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Jul 29, 2024 · 12 Most Reliable Mental Health Assessment Tools. 2 Jun 2021 by Nicole Celestine, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Melissa Madeson, Ph.D. Assessment tools remain a cornerstone of many professions centering around the human mind. Typically, these assessments invite clients to respond to questions about their mental state and subjective experiences.
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Feb 19, 2017 · The best strategies for workplace violence prevention involve updated and enforced company policies; an awareness that real perpetrators don’t necessarily make direct threats to their targets; safe...
