TAP 21 - SAMHSA Store - Substance Abuse and Mental Health ...
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Addiction Counseling Competencies<br />
Competency 109:<br />
Protect client rights to privacy <strong>and</strong> confidentiality in the preparation <strong>and</strong><br />
h<strong>and</strong>ling of records, especially in relation to the communication of client<br />
information with third parties.<br />
Knowledge<br />
uX<br />
u<br />
u<br />
u<br />
Federal, State, <strong>and</strong> program confidentiality<br />
rules <strong>and</strong> regulations.<br />
The application of confidentiality rules<br />
<strong>and</strong> regulations.<br />
Confidentiality rules <strong>and</strong> regulations<br />
regarding infectious diseases.<br />
The legal nature of records.<br />
Skills<br />
XX<br />
Applying Federal, State, <strong>and</strong> agency<br />
regulations regarding client confidentiality.<br />
uX Requesting, preparing, <strong>and</strong> completing<br />
release of information when appropriate.<br />
u Protecting <strong>and</strong> communicating clients’<br />
rights.<br />
u Explaining regulations to clients <strong>and</strong> third<br />
parties.<br />
u Applying infectious disease regulations as<br />
they relate to addictions treatment.<br />
u Providing security for clinical records.<br />
Attitudes<br />
XX Willingness to seek <strong>and</strong> accept supervision<br />
regarding confidentiality rules <strong>and</strong><br />
regulations.<br />
uX Respect for clients’ rights to privacy <strong>and</strong><br />
confidentiality.<br />
uX Commitment to professionalism.<br />
uX Recognition of the absolute necessity of<br />
safeguarding records.<br />
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