Navigating Group Home Requirements in California for Future Owners
Blog, Business, LicensingNavigating Group Home Requirements in California for Future Owners
Group homes play a vital role in providing care and support to vulnerable populations, from the elderly and disabled to foster children. However, establishing a group home in…
How to Open a Mental Health Center: A Comprehensive Guide
Blog, Business, Compliance, LicensingMonitor Compliance and Quality Standards
How To Open a Mental Health Center : Circa Behavioral Healthcare Solutions Can Help
The increasing demand for supportive living environments for individuals with mental health challenges, developmental…
Navigating Budgets and Compliance in 2024
Blog, Business, ComplianceHow to Plan Your Budget For Compliance
If your behavioral healthcare organization is currently completing budgets for the upcoming year it’s a great time to include a robust compliance program, plan, and processes. Here are 3 reasons to budget…
Exploring the impacts of Compliance on Behavioral Health Outcomes
Blog, Compliance, News, Organizational HealthSeptember is National Recovery Month
Blog, NewsNational Recovery Month
National Recovery Month (Recovery Month), initiated in 1989 by SAMHSA, is an annual nationwide celebration that takes place each September. It aims to champion and endorse emerging evidence-based treatment and recovery…
Understanding the DHCS Licensing Process
Blog, Business, Licensing, News, Organizational HealthDHCS licensing is one of many forms of licensure required for behavioral health service providers in the state of California. Learn about the process for completing the DHCS licensing process.
What is the DHCS?
The DHCS is a California agency…
Behavioral Health Joint Commission Audit
Blog, Business, News, Organizational HealthGaining accreditation from the Joint Commission is a pivotal piece when opening a behavioral health center. The accreditation process can be arduous and complex, sometimes causing delays and other challenges when attempting to open your doors.…
HIPPA Compliance for Behavioral Health
Blog, Business, NewsThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Privacy Rule are laws that protect patient privacy. Consumers of medical, dental, and mental health services are very familiar with the practice of signing HIPAA release…
Who Licenses Mental Health Facilities in California?
Blog, Business, Licensing, NewsA mental health treatment center in California must obtain the proper licensing for rehab or mental health before it can be cleared to treat patients. This is a required step that ensures that patients will be safe and receive proper treatment…
Benefits of Accreditation in Healthcare
Blog, Business, Organizational HealthWhat are the Benefits of Accreditation in Healthcare? To understand this, it helps to think of accreditation as a stamp of approval. Not only approval from the agency that is doing the accrediting, but also from your patients and colleagues…