Mental Health Standards of Ethics and Patient Safety

Flashcards covering the key concepts and processes related to mental health ethics, coding practices, peer review, and patient safety standards within military health systems.

What is the primary responsibility of the senior member in a personal relationship within the Air Force?

To maintain the professionalism of that relationship.

What are the three basic situations where coding occurs in mental health practices?

Diagnosis, Procedures, and Productivity.

What does ICD-10 stand for?

International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision.

What prefix is used in ICD-10 for a clinical diagnosis of a mental health disorder?

F-prefix (e.g., F33.0 for Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Mild).

What is the primary purpose of coding in mental health practices?

To track diagnoses, provider productivity, and types of services provided.

What is the required percentage of cases that must be peer-reviewed each month, according to peer review standards?

At least five percent.

In the peer review process, what is a key goal?

To ensure quality documentation and accurate descriptions of services provided.

Who are the primary subjects of peer review in the context of mental health services?

Providers and caregivers.

What are Current Procedural Terminology Codes (CPT Codes) used to describe?

Procedures performed in mental health settings.

What principle does the Defense Health Agency (DHA) promote for medical practices?

Ready Reliable Care.

What are the four domains of change outlined by the DHA for promoting safety?

Leadership commitment, culture of safety, continuous process improvement, and patient-centeredness.

What is the aim of the DoD Patient Safety Program (PSP)?

To achieve zero preventable harm in military health care.

What is meant by 'near-miss events' in patient safety terminology?

Patient safety events that did not reach the patient.

What must all military treatment facilities (MTFs) do with patient safety events?

Report them through the Joint Patient Safety Reporting (JPSR) system.

What does the Clinical Supervision process primarily focus on?

Improving client care and developing the professionalism of clinical personnel.

What roles do clinical supervisors play in the clinical setting?

Teacher, coach, consultant, mentor, evaluator, and administrator.

What is the importance of maintaining coding accuracy in mental health settings?

To report on the types of diagnoses, services provided, and provider productivity accurately.