A failure to maintain records in accordance with accepted professional conduct under the regulations governing equine massage therapists.
Client Records
Client records include: •
Needs assessment information
Treatment plan
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• Record of written consent to treatment by the client • Record of treatment dates, type, results and fee • Authorized communications with other health care providers where applicable • Confidentiality Client information, both verbal and written, is confidential and will be safeguarded by the therapist except where disclosure is required by law or by order of the court. Written authorization is required and will be obtained prior to all communications concerning the client's records.
Storage
Client records will be stored securely. The location for storage is the responsibility of the therapist.
FEES
Policy
The fee structure and client's method of payment will be agreed upon prior to treatment. Fees for services should be appropriate and reasonable.
Receipts
The client is entitled to an official receipt for all payments made to the therapist. Each receipt will include the date, treatment given, fee received, therapist's name, designation, registration number and signature, and may include the location and nature of practice (If a client is being charged a fee for a missed appointment, this must be indicated on the receipt). A massage therapist may not issue receipts in blank to anyone for any purpose. All receipts issued must be signed and delivered to the client receiving the massage therapy service. A failure to follow this policy may facilitate an improper payment by underwriting health care insurers and expose the member to potential civil and/or criminal proceedings in addition to charges of professional misconduct.
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