Advertising
What is the highest academic degree a licensee may use when advertising?
The highest degree in a counseling related field from an accredited school or institution.
In what time period must a licensee report suspicion of neglect or abuse of a child or elderly person?
24 Hours
Relationships between any licensee and any other person used by the licensee to provide services shall be reflected what document?
Billing Document
What is R.O.I.?
Release of Information
Covered entities, as that term is defined by HIPAA and Texas Health and Safety Code 181.001, must obtain a signed authorization from the individual or the individual's legally authorized representative to electronically disclose that individual's protected health information.
What types of boundaries must a licensee set and maintain with clients?
Professional Boundaries
When any licensee advertises his or her services, what kind of claim or statement must NOT appear in the advertisement?
Any false, deceptive, misleading or fraudulent information
How long does a licensee have to report any changes to personal name, address, email correspondence, or employment setting, etc. to BHEC?
30 Days
What document must an LPC Supervisor keep for each Associate?
A copy of the online license verification.
What is P.H.I.?
Protected Health Information
This information includes (but is not limited to) spoken PHI, written on paper, electronic PHI, and physical or digital images that could identify the subject of health information.
No licensee shall engage in activities for the licensee's personal gain at whose expense?
The Client's
What information shall NOT appear on any announcement of services, letterhead, business cards, commercial products or billing statements for a licensee?
Any false, inaccurate, misleading, incomplete, out of context, deceptive or not readily verifiable information
If a licensee determines that there is probability of imminent physical injury by the client to the client or others, he or she may notify one or both of these authorities.
1. Medical personnel
2. Law enforcement
(Texas does NOT require reporting to authorities when a client threatens to harm someone else.)
What 3 things must a licensee prominently post on their website and at any facility with detailed instructions for a client or consumer to request or report?
1. Request Health Care Records
2. File complaint to the BHEC Board or Contact the Council
3. File a Consumer Complaint with the Attorney General's Consumer Protection
What is H.I.P.A.A.?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
In 1996 this federal law required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge.
An LPC shall not give or accept a gift, borrow or lend money, or accept payment in the form of goods or services from a client or relative of a client higher than what amount?
$50
(SW - $25)
Regarding qualifications and advertising, in what 3 areas must a licensee not cause confusion or misunderstanding?
1. Education
2. Credentials
3. Licensure
What must a licensee inform (report) the client of if the licensee is promoting personal or business activities to a client regarding services or products?
The licensee's personal or business interest
What 5 things shall be known in writing to a prospective client of a SW as the important aspects of the professional relationship?
1. Office procedures
2. Services provided
3. After-Hours Coverage
4. Fees
5. Arrangements for payment
What is N.O.P.P?
Notice of Privacy Practices
All licensees are required to comply with what 2 types of statues?
1. State (BHEC)
2. Federal (HIPAA)
If a licensee learns of a misleading or exaggerated title or claim of services what must the licensee do to correct this?
(Example, "Doctor Huckabay" or "She will definitely heal you."
Immediately take reasonable steps to correct claims and prevent the reoccurrence of the claim.
SW - and report the incident to the Council (BHEC)
What should a licensee do upon discovering any unlicensed practice of counseling?
Report to the Council (BHEC)
What 7 items must be included in an LPC's accurate (complete) records for each client?
1. Signed Informed Consent, signed written receipt of information, or copy of court order for involuntary treatment.
2. Intake Assessment
3. Dates of Counseling Treatment
4. Principle Treatment Methods
5. Progress Notes
6. Treatment Plan
7. Billing Information
What is C.A.Q.H.?
The Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare
CAQH is a not-for-profit collaborative alliance of the nation's leading health plans and networks.
LPC licensees shall not accept any remuneration from any person or firm for doing what?
Securing or soliciting clients or patronage
(SW - for referring clients)