Professional Boundaries
This type of relationship is not allowed between a provider and a client, even after treatment has ended.
What is romantic
This law protects clients’ medical and mental health information.
What is HIPAA
The guiding principle that means “do no harm.”
What is nonmaleficence
This practice helps staff maintain their own well-being and prevent burnout.
What is self-care
the main purpose of a Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
What is provide structure and support
Accepting this type of item from a client may blur professional boundaries.
What is a gift
Confidentiality may be broken if a client threatens this.
What is harm to self or others
Treating all clients fairly and without discrimination is an example of this ethical principle.
What is justice
When a staff member is too tired or stressed to provide quality care, this is happening.
What is compassion fatigue
The number of hours per week that a PHP client must program
What is 20 hours
Talking about your own struggles in a way that shifts focus away from the client is called this.
What is inappropriate self-disclosure
True or false: a client's family member can legally access a client's treatment records without consent.
What is false
A conflict of interest occurs when a provider’s personal interests interfere with this.
What is professional judgment or client care
Supervisors often encourage this process to help staff reflect on ethical challenges.
What is clinical supervision
the minimum number of hours of therapy a client must attend per week to be considered in IOP
What is at least nine hours
Setting clear expectations around communication, time, and roles helps maintain this.
What are professional boundaries
Sharing client information with family without written consent is considered this.
What is a breach of confidentiality
When a client offers money to ensure they get more services or special treatment, this principle is at risk.
What is integrity or fairness
If a staff member’s personal issues are affecting their work, they should take this step.
What is seek support or supervision
Before providing services, staff must ensure this legal form is signed by the client.
What is an informed consent form or consent to treat
A provider who becomes over-involved, takes on too much responsibility, or “rescues” clients is at risk of this.
What is boundary crossing or burnout
Information about substance use treatment has additional protection under this federal regulation.
What is 42 CFR Part 2
The ethical principle of “promoting the well-being of the client” is called this.
What is beneficence
The ongoing process of learning and training to stay competent in one’s field is called this.
What is continuing education or professional development
Which of these bothers Kristen the most?
A. Excuses
B. Not cleaning up after yourself
C. late night phone calls
D. ALL of the above
what is D. ALL of the above