Behavioral Health Services Agency (CARF Accreditation Standards) – Policies and Procedures – Ohio State Licensure

Introducing our Behavioral Health Services Agency Policies and Procedures package designed specifically to follow CARF Accreditation Standards in Ohio State Licensure. We understand the critical importance of adhering to state regulations and maintaining the highest standards of care in the home health industry. Our meticulously crafted set of policies and procedures is your key to achieving and sustaining compliance while delivering exceptional healthcare services. PDF Preview: Download Table of Contents Introduction Vision Mission Core Values Document Control Statement of Policy Chapter 5119 policies and Procedures Civil Rights and Liberties of Patients Confidentiality of Records Pertaining to Identity, Diagnosis, or Treatment Confidentiality of Records Pertaining to Mental Health Conditions, Assessments, and Treatment Certification of Mental Health and Addiction Services Certification of Community Mental Health and Addiction Services Intake and Retention Procedures Grievance Policy Telehealth Services CARF Policies and Procedures Section 1: ASPIRE to Excellence Leadership Structure and Responsibilities Policy Person-Centered Philosophy in Service Delivery Leadership, Strategic Direction, and Organizational Responsibility Leadership Accessibility Cultural Competency, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan Corporate Responsibility and Ethical Conduct Corporate Compliance and Risk Management Personnel Development and Education Fundraising Policy Governance Practices Strategic Planning Strategic Integrated Planning Sharing the Strategic Plan Obtaining and Utilizing Input from Persons Served and Other Stakeholders Legal Requirements and Compliance Financial Planning and Management Budget Preparation and Financial Management Financial Management - Review of Actual Financial Results Financial Management - Financial Review and Planning Financial Management - Fiscal Policies Billing Review and Accuracy Fee Structure and Transparency Annual Financial Review and Audit Risk Management Policy Health and Safety Workforce Development and Management Technology Management and Security Rights of Persons Served Policy Accessibility Policy Performance Measurement and Management Performance Improvement Section 2: General Program Standards Program/Service Structure and Staffing Policy Screening and Access to Services Policy Person-Centered Planning Policy Transition and Discharge Planning Policy Medication Use, Monitoring, and Coordination Promoting Nonviolent Practices Policy Records of Persons Served Quality Records Management Service Delivery Using Information and Communication Technologies Section 3: Core Treatment Program Standards Case Management/Service Coordination (CM) Day Treatment (DT) Program Outpatient Treatment (OT) Program Therapeutic Communities Section 5: Specific Population Designation Standards Children and Adolescents (CA) Behavioral Health Services Policy Forms Appendix Form Reference Table Appendix A – Written Documentation / Forms Intake Form Consent for Treatment Forms Telehealth Consent Forms Client Rights and Responsibilities Form Grievance Forms Release of Information Forms Confidentiality Agreement Forms Crisis Intervention Forms Assessment and Diagnosis Forms Treatment Plan Forms Progress Notes Form Discharge Forms Emergency Contact and Suicide Prevention Information Forms Client Feedback Form Incident Report Form Critical Incident Log Suicide Risk Screening Tool Violence / Harm Risk Assessment Form Quarterly Quality Review Form Appendix B Operational Timelines Staff Training Acknowledgment Forms Annual Staff Competency Evaluation Form Staff Credential Verification Checklist Supervision Log Template Facility Safety Inspection Checklist Fire Drill Log Emergency Preparedness Plan Acknowledgment Form Financial Responsibility Agreement Performance Improvement Plan Outcome Measurement Tracking Form