JOHNS CREEK, Ga. (PRWEB)
March 19, 2020

While our national and local communities work to contain and mitigate the coronavirus (COVID-19), The Summit is hard at work adapting their ways of doing daily business so that they can continue to serve clients through this difficult time. “We are continually monitoring the situation and taking extra precautions for the health and safety of our clients, their families and our staff while also implementing innovative ways to continue providing the best care possible for our clients,” says David Smith, Executive Director at Summit Counseling.

Serving Our Clients Remotely

“During this time of heightened precautions and anxiety surrounding close contact with others, we realize that in person counseling might not be an option for some of our current clients and others in need throughout the community,” says Smith. Over the past week, The Summit has fast-tracked technical resources and additional training so that each of their therapists will be available to provide Tele-Mental Health via HIPAA-Compliant Telephone or VideoTherapy. The VideoTherapy platform is accessible via the internet using desktop, laptop, tablet or smart phone devices. This technology provides for face-to-face clinical care remotely, allowing both clients and clinicians to practice social distancing and uninterrupted therapy throughout this pandemic event.

Serving Our School-Based Clients

In addition to their 5 community locations, The Summit currently partners with Fulton and Dekalb County School Districts to provide school-based mental health services in 28 local schools. “We are seeing a rise in our students’ stress due to the academic and social disruptions and increased anxiety surrounding the current unknowns caused by COVID-19,” says Smith. During the current school closings, The Summit has adjusted schedules at their facilities, allowing each of the school-based therapists extended office hours at the satellite office location closest to their school(s). School-based clients will also have the option to receive Tele-Mental Health services.

Serving Younger Clients

The very nature of Play Therapy is a psychotherapeutic approach primarily used to help children ages 3 to 12 explore their lives and freely express repressed thoughts and emotions through play. Our Play Therapist are meeting together as a team and are currently part of nationwide online group that will be discussing best practice for play therapy as we move into the VideoTherapy world. They will be evaluating their clients, case-by-case to determine if the child is a good candidate for VideoTherapy or if Parent Coaching via VideoTherapy is a better fit.

DBT Skills Classes

At this time, our DBT Skills Classes will continue to meet in person. However, we are in the process of establishing a remote group alternative for those who must stay home. If you plan to or believe you may need to attend groups remotely, please contact our office at 678-893-5300 to opt into our VideoTherapy services.

Coping with COVID-19

The Summit is in the process of updating our website to include a page devoted to COVID-19. This page will be used to update our communication to our clients and the community and will also be a resource to help our community cope in this new world of COVID-19. Visit our website at SummitCounseling.org for more information.

About The Summit Counseling Center

Since 1990, The Summit Counseling Center has been a trusted community partner; bringing hope, healing, and restoration to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Through their partnerships with local community organizations, The Summit serves North Atlanta at 33 locations, including 28 local public schools where there is a therapist onsite. To learn more about The Summit Counseling Center, their school counseling services, and how they support communities, visit http://www.summitcounseling.org

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CHICAGO (PRWEB)
March 19, 2020

Paid family and medical leave (PFML) is a challenge for today’s HR professionals to manage and regulations vary from state to state. There are programs now in effect in five states, with three more in progress. How many more programs will be enacted in 2020?

To help HR professionals and business owners better understand the legislative changes at the state level, United Benefit Advisors (UBA), in conjunction with Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company, will host a webinar — “Paid Family and Medical Leave – Coming Soon to a State Near You” — on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. EST.

Join this session:

• For a look at state and federal PFML legislative activity in 2020
• To understand the trends, common features, and important differences among these job-protected, paid leaves
• For a primer on the most recent state PFML laws – the ones you need to know about now
• To get practical tips on the benefits choices employers need to make and how to grapple with the PFML laws successfully

To receive complimentary access to the webinar, enter code UBA5000 when registering.

Webinar participants receive 1 HR (General) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

About the Presenter

Marti Cardi, Esq, Vice President, Product Compliance for Matrix Absence Management, ensures that Matrix’s leave management, disability, and accommodations services are offered in compliance with the scores of state and federal laws that govern the industry. A nationally known speaker and author, Marti appears frequently at industry conferences, presenting to employer and consultant audiences on topics related to absence, productivity, and compliance. She is the founder, lead author, and executive editor of Matrix Radar, an industry blog bringing commentary and clarity to employers and absence and benefits professionals nationwide.

Marti began her career in management-side employment law in private practice in Denver and as in-house employment counsel for national companies. She has now been in the absence management industry for nine years. Marti received her J.D. from the University of Colorado School of Law.

About Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company

Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company (Reliance Standard) is a leading insurance carrier specializing in innovative and flexible employee benefits solutions including disability income and group term life insurance, a suite of voluntary (employee paid) coverage options and fully integrated absence management. Reliance Standard markets these solutions through independent brokers and agents to employers of all sizes. Reliance Standard began its centennial year in 2006. Together with sister companies Matrix Absence Management, Inc., and Safety National Casualty Corporation, Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company is a leader in managing all aspects of employee absence to enhance the productivity of its clients. Our asset accumulation business emphasizes individual annuity products.

For more information, visit http://www.reliancestandard.com

About United Benefit Advisors®

United Benefit Advisors® (UBA) is the nation’s leading independent employee benefits advisory organization with more than 200 offices throughout the United States, Canada, England and Ireland. UBA empowers more than 2,000 Partners to both maintain their individuality and pool their expertise, insight, and market presence to provide best-in-class services and solutions. Employers, advisors and industry-related organizations interested in obtaining powerful results from the shared wisdom of our Partners should visit http://www.UBAbenefits.com.

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HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (PRWEB)
March 19, 2020

COMPLIANCY GROUP is hosting a webinar to provide guidance on how to be HIPAA compliant while working from home. In light of recent events, many businesses and health practices have had to quickly find ways to work from home. This webinar will provide telehealth and telecommuting professionals with actionable tips on how to work remotely while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

To view the webinar please click here!

Marc Haskelson, president and CEO of Compliancy Group states, “We have found that there aren’t many resources providing guidance on how to work remotely, while adhering to the HIPAA regulation. With so many businesses relying on telecommuting and telehealth to keep their businesses running, we thought it prudent to offer advice on how to do so.”

About Compliancy Group:

HIPAA shouldn’t be done alone, that’s why Compliancy Group is the only HIPAA software with expert Compliance CoachesTM holding your hand to streamline compliance. Built by former HIPAA auditors, Compliancy Group gives you confidence in your compliance plan to reduce risk, increase patient loyalty, and improve your practice.

Why Compliancy Group?

HIPAA Audit Support, no client has ever failed an audit!

Streamlined Security Risk Analysis

Intuitive training for employees

HIPAA Seal of Compliance

Dedicated Compliance Coaches

Visit https://www.compliancy-group.com or call 855.854.4722 to learn how simple compliance can be.

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HIPAA Working from Home

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BEAVERTON, Ore. (PRWEB)
March 19, 2020

Creative Safety Supply, an Oregon-based supplier of industrial safety and Lean manufacturing products, has released an infographic describing how you can prevent the spread of germs.

This infographic illustrates the current best practices that have been established by the CDC for restricting the spread of respiratory illness. If you can’t avoid exposure to illness, there are a few steps you can take to protect both yourself and others.

Avoid Close Contact

Refrain from getting too close to people who are sick, and if you feel sick yourself, keep your distance. People who have a flu virus can spread it to others who are within six feet.

Cover Your Cough

If you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue. Then promptly throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.

Don’t Touch Your Face

It can be difficult, but the CDC asks that you avoid touching your mouth, eyes, or nose. The mucous membranes on your face are what allow respiratory infections to enter the body.

Stay Home

Don’t go to work or socialize if you feel sick. Even if your symptoms are mild, staying home helps to protect those who are most susceptible to these illnesses.

Clean and Disinfect

Objects and surfaces that are constantly touched should be cleaned on a regular basis with cleaning spray or wipes. Every day, you should disinfect light switches, sinks, door knobs and handles, and keyboards.

Wash Your Hands

The CDC recommends that you wash up for at least 20 seconds. Be sure to scrub the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and underneath your nails. If no soap and water are available, use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Do You Need a Facemask?

If you are feeling well, the CDC recommends that you do not wear a facemask. The use of facemasks should be reserved for health workers, people who are showing symptoms of respiratory illness, and those who are taking care of an ill person in close settings.

Are you doing what you can to help prevent the spread of disease? Share this infographic so everyone you know can also become aware of these recommendations. Like all of Creative Safety Supply’s infographics, “Stop the Spread of Germs” is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. This means you can redistribute the infographic and transform or build upon the material as you see fit.

Creative Safety Supply continues to support safety and wellness, in both the workplace and the community. Along with many of the other resources the company has to offer, this infographic can help you maintain a safe and successful facility.

About Creative Safety Supply

Creative Safety Supply is Oregon’s premier retailer of Lean manufacturing and safety products that help businesses establish more productive and efficient facilities. The company’s line of LabelTac® industrial label printers, SafetyTac® floor marking tape, and other visual tools help safety managers and business owners streamline their operations, as well as create a safer workplace.

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