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| In Washington State, at what age is a minor considered able to consent to mental health services on their own? |
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| What is a dual relationship? |
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Definition
Dual Relationship: A relationship where a service provider has BOTH a paid helping relationship with the person AND another kind of relationship as well.
(Example: If a peer you are serving is also your cousin, your hair dresser, etc) |
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| What does HIPPA stand for? |
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| HIPPA: Health Information Portability & Accountability Act |
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| True or False: As long as you don't mention the name of your peer, it's okay to discuss that peer with your family. |
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| False. It is never okay to disclose any information regarding the peers you serve to anyone without a current and signed authorization. |
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| What is the purpose and use of the L-Shaped Stance? |
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Definition
| The L-Shaped Stance provides a way to ensure the professional helper is not in the direct line of contact. |
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| What department is authorized to discipline health care providers? |
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Definition
| The Department of Health (DOH) is authorized by the legislature to discipline health care providers who violate the law. |
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| What is the number for reporting abuse (either of a child or a vulnerable adult)? |
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Definition
| 1-866-ENDHARM (1-866-363-4276) |
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| If you receive knowledge of an imminent threat by a peer, what are the three things you MUST do? |
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Definition
1. Call the police
2. Contact the intended victim
3. Contact your supervisor |
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| What is a "wraparound" process? Who does it serve? |
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Definition
| Wraparound is a team-based planning process intended to provide individualized, coordinated, family-driven care to meet the complex needs of children who are involved with several child and family-serving systems. (e.g. mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice, special education, etc) |
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