The Joint Commission has revised some aspects of CTS.03-01-09 and that, unless otherwise stated, those revisions become effective January 1, 2018.
If your Addiction Treatment/Behavioral Health Center is already JCAHO Accredited, you clearly recognize that Accreditation:
Considering the move to EHR/EMR (electronic health records/ electronic medical records) is critical in bringing your Addiction/Behavioral Health practice successfully forward into this competitive healthcare environment. The days of paper charts, waiting for the transcription of dictation, deciphering scribbled notes and marathon photocopying are over.
One of the biggest challenges addiction treatment professionals face is getting patients to stay motivated and engaged throughout their time in treatment. While most patients enter treatment with good intentions of improving their lives, some quickly and frequently regret their decision to be there and will feel as though they were coerced there by others. These patients will have a hard time sticking with the program (and of course, seeing success outside the program)—unless they are provided with motivational tools and resources.
Every person who battles addiction and wants to get better is going to face hurdles throughout their recovery path. As a treatment professional, it’s up to you to recognize the most common challenges and be prepared to help them overcome.
Many people don’t know how to recognize the signs of poor office organization until it’s too late. However, EMR/EHR technology can help you drastically improve the dynamic of your office organization. This will manifest itself in numerous ways, including relieving employees of undue stress, enhancing the flow of communication, and improving employee morale.
AZZLY® Rize™ is the most advanced technology to elevate patient outcomes for treatment centers.
Electronic health records (EHRs) and electronic medical records (EMRs) are vital to the effort to improve patient safety—a cause that is on the mind of every medical and clinical professional. These valuable tools can help you and your team minimize serious errors in treatment, and remove obstacles in order to better focus on patient outcomes.
For addiction treatment and behavioral health treatment centers, implementing electronic health records (EHRs) and electronic medical records (EMRs) can benefit the practice in numerous ways. Overall, cloud-based EHR solutions are simple to maintain and operate; additionally, they can considerably improve the treatment experience for patients, clinicians, and office staff.
Choosing an EMR/EHR platform is an important step for treatment centers, and the following questions will help you prepare for your decision.
