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. 2014 May;19(3):242-250.
doi: 10.1016/j.avb.2014.04.010.

A Review of Quality Assurance Methods to Assist Professional Record Keeping: Implications for Providers of Interpersonal Violence Treatment

Kelsey M Bradshaw  1 , Brad Donohue  1 , Chelsey Wilks  2
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A Review of Quality Assurance Methods to Assist Professional Record Keeping: Implications for Providers of Interpersonal Violence Treatment

Kelsey M Bradshaw et al. Aggress Violent Behav. 2014 May.

Abstract

Errors have been found to frequently occur in the management of case records within mental health service systems. In cases involving interpersonal violence, such errors have been found to negatively impact service implementation and lead to significant trauma and fatalities. In an effort to ensure adherence to specified standards of care, quality assurance programs (QA) have been developed to monitor and enhance service implementation. These programs have generally been successful in facilitating record management. However, these systems are rarely disseminated, and not well integrated. Therefore, within the context of interpersonal violence, we provide an extensive review of evidence supported record keeping practices, and methods to assist in assuring these practices are implemented with adherence.

Keywords: Ethics; Interpersonal Violence; Quality Assurance; Record Keeping.

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