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A Therapist's Guide to Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs (PRP) For Adults

A Therapist’s Guide to Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs (PRP) For Adults

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN January 28, 2022

In 2020, over 14 million adults had serious mental illnesses (SMI) in the United States, and only about 65% of those adults received mental health services. These serious mental…

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What Is Case Management Software and Why Do I Need It?

What Is Case Management Software and Why Do I Need It?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN January 19, 2022

You’re a case manager in the behavioral health field, and you work hard. Something that can make your job easier is case management software. This…

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unpacking no surprise act for mental health clinicans

Unpacking the No-Surprises Act for Mental Health Clinicians

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN January 10, 2022

The No Surprises Act of 2021 is intended to protect consumers from unexpected medical bills. Many clinicians are unsure whether it applies to the services…

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Behavioral Health Case Management Best Practices

Behavioral Health Case Management Best Practices

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN January 6, 2022

Behavioral health case management is a multifactor job. This comprehensive field requires an in-depth understanding of your patients, potential providers, various conditions and community resources….

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Creating treatment plans for PTSD

Creating Treatment Plans for PTSD

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN December 30, 2021

Creating Treatment Plans for PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) happens after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event, such as domestic violence, war, a terrorist…

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How to improve your mental health practice with a patient portal

How to Improve Your Mental Health Practice With a Patient Portal

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN December 15, 2021

A patient portal is an excellent resource for patients, allowing them to access their health records, communicate with providers, and accomplish other tasks related to…

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The Benefits and Challenges of Adopting a New EHR Platform

The Benefits and Challenges of Adopting a New EHR Platform

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN December 9, 2021

Electronic health records (EHR) make patient information available in real-time to authorized users. They help streamline your workflow as a provider and give patients access…

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What they don't teach you in school about clinical documentation

What They Don’t Teach You in School About Clinical Documentation

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN December 7, 2021

Concise clinical documentation can lead to excellent recovery results for patients, but can be disastrous if not done well. When you’re in a field with…

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Zero Suicide for Behavioral Health Practices

Zero Suicide for Behavioral Health Practices 

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN December 3, 2021

If you’re a healthcare professional, you care about your patients. You want them to have the best chance at recovery. You may wonder how you…

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The Role of a Social Worker in Behavioral Health

The Role of a Social Worker in Behavioral Health

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN December 1, 2021

Social workers have been helping to make a difference in communities across the United States for decades. The demand for social workers continues to rise,…

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