Clinical documentation is one of the most consequential and most frequently underemphasized competencies in ABA practice. For a field that stakes its identity on precision in measurement, behavioral definition, and data-based decision-making, the quality of written documentation is often inconsistent — particularly among newer practitioners who are managing complex caseloads without adequate preparation for the documentation demands of clinical practice.
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Join Free →In the current ABA and landscape we have seen a steady increase in the need for ABA services throughout the United States. This demand has subsequently driven the need for BCBAs to provide that care. Current information says that ~50% of all BCBAs have had their certificate for less then 3 years. This indicates that a majority of the workforce is new to the field. BCBAs are asked to oversee many different components of the care process for their caseloads and often times are undertrained on the many moving parts of proper case management and oversight. One key factor of that process is the clinical documentation process. In this session we will discuss the the importance of, ethical concerns related to, and the financial implications tied to proper documentation as well as how we as an industry can work together to improve and simplify the process. ∙ Learning Objectives 1. Explore the current system that in which clinical services are documented. 2. What pitfalls are associated with the current model and how we can avoid them. 3. How these improvements can solve for many issues we currently face in the delivery of ABA.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
| COA | 1 | — |
Rebecca has been privileged to serve adults and children using applied behavior analysis (ABA) in settings such as facility-based care, group homes, day centers, clinics, and family homes both across the United States and overseas. In addition to her clinical experience, Rebecca is passionate about ABA service delivery aligning with generally accepted standards of care. With an expertise in applying health care documentation requirements and systems of compliance, she served as the lead author of a chapter on organizational documentation guidelines for ABA services.Rebecca is co-chair of the Documentation Special Interest Group (SIG) for the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP), a co-leader for the AI/ML Workgroup, an appointed Subject Matter Expert for the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, and a Member of the Board of Directors for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Rebecca also has extensive experience with public policy work. Not only is she an experienced presenter at national conferences, she has also won national awards for her role as an advocate and work to support ABA organizations in delivering quality services. Rebecca formed RAW Consulting Solutions as a way to provide education and consultation services to ABA organizations, professionals, and providers of ABA services. Whatever the role, her ultimate goal is to make a significant impact through effective and efficient services utilizing the science of behavior analysis.
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