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Important Factor

Why is it important?

Supporting

Information

1. Data maintained in electronic formats must be secured using the best security

2. Access to client health information must be appropriately limited

3. All electronically stored data must be destroyed as soon as the information is no longer needed for treatment purposes or required to be kept in client records.

4. Systems are appropriate to the client's needs and the provision of these services must take place in a non-discriminatory fashion.

5. Software must be designed for a specific function, and in a manner that is safe for our clients.

6. Inform clients of the benefits and limitations of the technology. Counselors must determine whether our clients are intellectually, emotionally, and physically capable of using the technology.

7. Technology to use is in compliance with any federal, state, and local laws.

8. All personal must be appropriately trained.

Steps

Description of Steps

Ethical Code

reference or Model Code Reference

Identify the problem.

Determine what ethical, legal, and institutional policies are involved.

Determine potential solutions. Choose and implement the solution.

Evaluate the results.