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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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Financial Benefits of Transferring to EHR

Financial Benefits of Transferring to EHR

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN November 23, 2021

The use of electronic health records (EHR) is on the rise, due in large part to federal mandates. Since 2008, the use of EHR in…

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Creating a Substance Abuse Treatment Plan

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN November 21, 2021

Creating a Substance Abuse Treatment Plan Substance abuse treatment plans are beneficial for those who seek treatment for addiction. Behavioral therapists, counselors and psychiatrists use…

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Biggest Myths About Clinical Notes

Biggest Myths About Clinical Notes

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN November 19, 2021

Clinical notes are a vital part of behavioral health and therapy. They help track progress, determine diagnoses and can protect mental health professionals in malpractice…

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Creating a Professional Will as a Therapist

Creating a Professional Will as a Therapist

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

Mental health clinicians, psychologists and therapists have a number of patients and clients who rely on them for their services. Creating a professional will as…

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Top Tips for Improving Your Counseling Schedule

8 Tips for Improving Your Counseling Schedule

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN November 2, 2021

As a mental health professional, you likely have a lot on your plate. Between patient appointments, administrative work and collaborating with colleagues, managing your schedule…

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How to Read Mental Health Eligibility Verification Data

How to Read Mental Health Eligibility Verification Data

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN October 27, 2021

Working with insurance can often be one of the most frustrating aspects of mental health practice. Even when you think you have submitted all necessary…

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Ketamine in Psychiatry

Ketamine in Psychiatry

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN October 21, 2021

Depression is one of the most debilitating mental disorders around the world. For the first time in over 25 years, there is potentially a new…

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