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Feature Article:   Create a culture of accountability

One key to providing high-quality care is starting with a culture of accountability, which can help reduce the overuse, misuse, and underuse of resources; increase use of clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice; improve patient care outcomes; and ultimately create a continuous learning organization.

Feature Article:   The business of you

From a marketing and a liability perspective, it's important to maintain your professional identity when sharing office space. For example, you may rent office space from a business that supplies counseling services, but you practice independently. If the business has a public relations nightmare or is sued, you certainly don't want to become embroiled in its problems. To protect yourself, keep your professional identity and services separate from the organization.

Feature Article:   Ready, set, go: Motivating older clients to be more active

The aging population continues to grow at a remarkable clip, as baby boomers hit age 65 and older adults live longer. Helping older adults maintain physical activity provides physical (lower blood pressure), mental (improved memory), and societal benefits (lower healthcare costs).

Feature Article:   Playing it Safe with Good Communication

When a patient's condition changes, you must quickly consider when, how, and what to communicate to the primary care provider. As you do, remember that these questions have not only clinical implications, but also legal implications.

Feature Article:   Documentation: an important step in avoiding malpractice

A malpractice judgment can seriously harm your personal and professional life. And your file documentation may be the only thing between your word and that of a client's. Often your documentation may be the sole item of evidence in a case.