heat wave guidance

Heat Wave Guidance from The Joint Commission (TJC)

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Preparing for Extreme Temperatures Have you seen this recent heat wave guidance from TJC? Helpful reminders to make sure HEAT or other weather issues are included on your HVA, in emergency plans in case of a power outage, and update supply…
DHCS Licensing

Understanding the DHCS Licensing Process

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DHCS 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…
Joint Commission Audit

Behavioral Health Joint Commission Audit

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Gaining 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.…
Press Release

Announcing Our New National Compliance Director

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Circa Behavioral Healthcare Solutions announces their new National Compliance Director, Maeve O'Neill, who brings over 35 years of extensive experience in the behavioral health field. Mrs. Maeve brings valuable knowledge from her prior position…
hipaa compliance for behavioral health

HIPPA Compliance for Behavioral Health

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The 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

Who Licenses Mental Health Facilities in California?

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A 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…
time management in rehab centers

Time Management Hacks to Improve Rehab Center

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Time 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…
crisis response plan

Why Mental Health Centers Need a Crisis Response Plan

If you operate a behavioral health center, having a crisis response plan in place is a must. Learn how to plan for the event of a mental health or health emergency in the behavioral health setting. What Is a Behavioral Health Crisis? Behavioral…
Achieve Success in Behavioral Health Branding

4 Steps for Behavioral Health Branding Success

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A 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 branding success. When you begin the work of marketing your behavioral health program,…
what is a drug and alcohol facility license

What is a Drug and Alcohol Facility License?

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Prior 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…