Supplemental Code of Conduct (510-5-…) Flashcards
Definition of “patient”
A recipient of psychological services
Corporate entities or other organizations who receive services from a psychologist
Minors/legally incompetent adults who have legal guardians
Treatment decisions with incompetent or minor persons
Legal guardians are the client for decision making, but the patient is the one receiving clinical services
When an organization is the client, the person does not have confidentiality unless there is an understanding that the information in question was obtained via a separate therapeutic relationship
What is a court order, and how does it differ from a subpoena?
A court order is issued by a judge, compels disclosure unless appealed
Subpoenas can be issued my an attorney, only requires you to respond
Definition of “professional relationship”
A mutually agreed upon relationship between the psychologist and the patient
Not contingent upon, or defined by a payment transaction
Definition of “supervisee”
Not licensed and not authorized to practice independently
Function under the supervision of a psychologist
Definition of “supervisor”
Licensed psychologists who have responsibility for the professional activities of supervisees
Record keeping (how long to keep)
Seven years
If minor, keep three years after the age of majority, or for at least 7 years past service date (whichever is later)
Record keeping (what to include in records)
Nature of service Method of delivery Progress Results of psychological services Releases, complaints, etc.
If you suspect another psychologist of impairment (physical, mental, emotional, or substance-related)…
Written statement from complainant describing suspected impairment to the Board
Investigation occurs
Board may request person of interest to submit to psych exam, provide tx records, or go to Impaired Colleague Assistance Program
Delegation of work
Do not delegate to unqualified people
Don’t delegate supervision to those not qualified to supervise
Supervision of students (supervision to hour ratio)
One hour of supervision for every 20 hours of clinical contact
Can’t supervise more than three without Board approval
Record keeping and emails
Keep whole emails, as opposed to summaries of emails
Don’t supervise or employ those who…
Voluntarily surrendered their license
Has been disciplined by the Board
Has been disciplined by other licensing authorities
Has been convicted of a felony or is on probation
Time to report sanctions to the Board
Psychologists have to report any criminal or disciplinary sanctions by other authorities within 30 days
(Report felonies within 10 days)
