

Improving Joint Commission Standards Compliance Around Patient Suicide Risks
Behavioral Health, Business, Organizational HealthAs a behavioral health compliance business partner, Circa Behavioral Healthcare Solutions is dedicated to ensuring that our partners stay updated on all regulatory updates. The Joint Commission, as an accrediting body utilized by many licensed…


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, NewsBefore a mental health treatment center in California is cleared for patients, it must first receive the proper licensing. This is a required step that ensures that patients will be safe and receive proper treatment protocols while in 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…


Time Management Hacks to Improve Rehab Center
Blog, Business, Leadership, News, Organizational HealthTime Management in Rehab Centers
If you operate a rehab center, you know firsthand how easily your plans for the day can be quickly sidelined. You may find yourself wondering how you can improve efficiency. If so, the following time management…


4 Steps for Behavioral Health Branding Success
Behavioral Health, Business, News, Organizational HealthA behavioral health entity is a business, and like any business has its own brand identity. Learn about the steps you can take to ensure behavioral health brand success.
When you begin the work of marketing your behavioral health program,…


What is a Drug and Alcohol Facility License?
Business, Licensing, NewsPrior to opening a rehab center, there are some important steps to ensure compliance with state requirements. What is a drug and alcohol facility license? Read on.
If you are in the planning stages of launching a rehab center, you are probably…


Circa Behavioral Health Joins NAATP
Behavioral Health, Blog, Business, News, Organizational HealthCirca Behavioral Healthcare Solutions is excited to announce they are now apart of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers directory.
The mission of NAATP is to provide leadership, advocacy, training, and member support…