Behavioral healthcare organizations have many unique responsibilities and risk exposures.

The Loss Prevention Series is a proactive program designed to help providers manage risk and improve patient care. The DVD’s and accompanying resource guides are an excellent source of ongoing training for everyone in the organization -- from the treatment team, to clinical supervisors, to the chief executive officer and to the board members. Each one-hour DVD features informative and entertaining presentations on key risk management topics.

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Criminal and Civil Liability for Sexual Misconduct in Mental Health Entities

Gain a detailed explanation of individual and employer liability resulting from sexual misconduct, a definition of terms and situations according to case law, and the likely consequences for conviction. You'll learn how to recognize and avoid possible compromising situations, and what to do when a client or employee complaint is received. The video also suggests specific measures for hiring, retention, supervision, and training which can help providers avoid liability for allegations that -- whether true or false -- can be extremely damaging to the reputations of clinicians and employers.

Avoid Liability for Wrongful Termination

Find out how to protect yourself, your staff, and your organization with the latest addition to the Loss Prevention Video series. This video provides a comprehensive overview of the issues you need to know about when hiring and terminating staff. It is a vital resource for anyone working in human resources as well as for all employees who perform supervisory functions.

Liabilities and Responsibilities of Directors and Officers

This video presents ways to determine how diligent your board is, how you can help each board member and director do the best job possible in avoiding unnecessary risk, and how to structure a board so that it best serves the needs of your organization. Learn how to reduce the possibility that claims will be filed against your organization -- claims such as wrongful discharge, civil rights/discrimination, and sexual harassment that can wipe out your reputation and destroy your ability to serve those most in need.

Prevention of Liability for Violent Acts of Patients

Protect your organization from one of the most frequent liability claims against behavioral health providers: violent acts committed by a patient against other patients, care providers and the community. Through charts and checklists, the video highlights key aspects of the treatment process and suggests numerous measures that will help improve patient care and reduce the possibility that claims will be filed against the organization.

Audio Tapes also available in this series:
The following case studies are based on actual claims. The case studies include recommended protocol and procedures and have been produced on CD and cassette.

Suicide Assessment: a Case Study & Recommended Protocol

Sexual Misconduct Investigations: a Case Study & Recommended Investigation Procedure

Patient Placement: A Case Study and Recommended Protocol