What is the recommended action after a crisis has passed?

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What is the recommended action after a crisis has passed?

After a crisis, documenting what happened is essential. A thorough note captures the timeline, presenting symptoms, risk assessment, interventions used, patient responses, safety plans, and any referrals or follow-up instructions. This documentation supports ongoing treatment, ensures continuity of care across telehealth sessions, provides a legal record, and informs future risk management and quality improvement. While scheduling a follow-up appointment is an important part of post-crisis care and can be included in the plan, it does not substitute for a complete written record of the crisis. Ignoring the event or deleting notes would jeopardize safety, violate professional standards, and leave gaps in care.

After a crisis, documenting what happened is essential. A thorough note captures the timeline, presenting symptoms, risk assessment, interventions used, patient responses, safety plans, and any referrals or follow-up instructions. This documentation supports ongoing treatment, ensures continuity of care across telehealth sessions, provides a legal record, and informs future risk management and quality improvement. While scheduling a follow-up appointment is an important part of post-crisis care and can be included in the plan, it does not substitute for a complete written record of the crisis. Ignoring the event or deleting notes would jeopardize safety, violate professional standards, and leave gaps in care.

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