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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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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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