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  • Ravenwood Health Integrated Care Informed Consent for Treatment 2-26

  • Ravenwood Health is committed to caring for the whole person. Becausephysical and emotional problems often go together, we provide integrated
    behavioral health (BH) and primary care (PC) services. We believe in our
    providers working together as a team to support your mental, emotional, and
    physical health. With your consent, our clinicians share information as needed to
    coordinate care, reduce duplication, and ensure you receive the best possible
    treatment for your overall well-being. Ravenwood Health patients may be referred
    to providers from other health care specialties within or outside of the Ravenwood
    Health treatment team.


    To assist with case coordination and facilitate communication of treatment
    concerns, the treatment teams participate in clinical supervision and peer
    consultations and may be discussing your case in treatment team meetings.


    Ravenwood Health BH - In general, the benefits of therapy may include
    increased insight, improvement in self-esteem, improvement in interpersonal
    relationships, relief of symptoms including decreased anxiety and/or depression
    and improvement in your ability to maintain your daily level of functioning.
    Specific problem areas/needs and therapeutic goals will be addressed in your
    Individual Treatment Plan. Due to the sensitive nature of an individual's therapy,
    it is possible that therapy may provide a temporary increase in you or your
    dependent's negative symptoms or stress level and there is no guarantee that
    symptoms will be reduced and/or eliminated.


    Diagnostic assessment, which may include, formal psychological testing, is an
    important aspect of your or your dependent's treatment to aid in increasing
    knowledge of your or your dependent's personality and/or intellectual functioning
    as well as an aid in your or your dependent's progress in therapy.


    Your consent may permit the disclosure of information to third parties to make
    decisions that could have a significant effect on your or your dependent's life.
    Third parties may include the courts, the Department of Job and Family Services,
    the Bureau of Disability, Ohio Worker's Compensation, insurance companies,
    county boards, OhioMHAS/Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, accrediting
    bodies...Information may be released for the purpose of payment or where we
    are required to share certain data for accreditation purposes.


    Ravenwood Health (RH) is a mandatory reporter and the following disclosures do
    not require authorization: 1) to avert imminent harm to client or others, as per
    duty to protect statute; 2) as required by law (e.g. child/elder, abuse/neglect
    reporting); 3) pursuant to a court order; 4) when defending legal action brought by
    a client.


    By signing this Informed Consent for Treatment form I hereby consent to the
    following:


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    I authorize the staff of Ravenwood Health to use any or all of those procedures
    and treatments customarily employed in behavioral health facilities in the
    treatment of psychiatric, mental health and emotional disorders and alcohol and
    drug addiction treatment (customary care may include psychological methods
    such as counseling and psychotherapy, random urine drug screens, evaluations
    and aftercare) in order to provide care and treatment.


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    I acknowledge that I have received an explanation of risks and benefits of each
    proposed treatment, of alternate treatments and of no treatment. I understand
    that if I am discharged, this may be an indication of a need for a different kind of
    treatment

    I understand that Ravenwood Health is integrated health care agency and has a
    combined medical and behavioral health record.


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    If, in the course of my treatment, psychiatric and/or medication and/or specialized
    procedures are necessary, a separate consent form will be required from me at
    that time. These special procedures include any unusual or hazardous treatment
    procedures. I understand that it is dangerous to use drugs and/or alcohol if I am
    taking psychotropic medications. If I receive psychiatric care, I agree to follow the
    recommendations of both my therapist and the doctor.


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    I consent to receive mental and physical health services. I consent to receive
    drug and alcohol services, which may include observed random drug screens. I
    have been informed that the Medical Director may sign an order for drug screens
    to be done at this agency, should an order be signed a copy of the order is
    available to me upon request.


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    If Parent, I consent for my dependent, named on this form, to receive mental and
    physical health services. I consent for my dependent, named on this form, to
    receive drug and alcohol services, which may include observed random drug
    screens.


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    If Guardian, As Guardian, I am consenting to the dependent named on this form
    to receive mental and physical health services. As Guardian, I am consenting to
    the client named on this form to receive drug and alcohol services, which may
    include observed random drug screens.


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    I have received a copy and explanation of the Client Rights and Grievance
    Procedures according to the Ohio MHAS and the Joint Commission.


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    I have been informed of the HIPAA and Federal Confidentiality Laws and
    Regulations regarding the confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse information
    and client records. I acknowledge receipt of a written summary regarding the
    above.


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    I understand that Ravenwood Health may release information and/or allow
    access to health information with affiliated businesses who mutually serve our
    clients. Access will be permitted only for those businesses with a current
    business agreement with Ravenwood Health meeting HIPAA requirements.


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    I have been advised of Ravenwood Health's (RH) NO SHOW/CANCELLATION
    Policy: Two or more no shows/cancellations may result in services being
    discontinued. I am aware that Copeline/988 and Emergency Services are still
    available. I understand that regular attendance and participation in sessions
    increases the likelihood that services will be effective.


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    I understand that I may be contacted by an appointment reminder service
    regarding my scheduled appointments at the agency by phone or text. I
    understand I may incur charges for data and/or text usage by my cell phone
    service provider. I will inform the agency if I choose to opt out of this reminder
    service

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    I understand that if I or my dependent is treated by a non-independently licensed
    clinician, he or she will be supervised by an independently licensed therapist or
    psychologist. This may include clinicians I or my dependent have not met or
    clinicians working within a group setting.


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    Heath Information Exchange
    Ravenwood endorses, supports, and participates in electronic Health Information
    Exchange (HIE) as a means to improve the quality of your health and healthcare
    experience. HIE provides us with a way to securely and efficiently share patients'
    clinical information electronically with other physicians and health care providers
    that participate in the HIE network. Using HIE helps your health care providers to
    more effectively share information and provide you with better care. The HIE also
    enables emergency medical personnel and other providers who participate in the
    program and who are treating you, to have immediate access to your medical
    data that may be critical for your care. Making your health information available to
    your health care providers through the HIE can also help reduce your costs by
    eliminating unnecessary duplication of tests and procedures. However, you may
    choose to opt-out of participation in the HIE, or cancel an opt-out choice, at any
    time by completing the appropriate form which will be provided upon your
    request.


    The organization supports and uses and participates in HIE, which is a
    confidential, computerized, system that collects and consolidates vaccination
    data for Ohioans of all ages and provides tools for designing and sustaining
    effective immunization strategies to prevent disease and reduce healthcare costs.
    Information in the HIE system can be released only to individuals; individual's
    parent/legal guardian; individual's healthcare provider; a school or child care
    center where the individual is enrolled; health insurers if financially responsible
    for immunizations; healthcare organizations; Department of Health Care Policy
    and Financing for individuals enrolled in Medicaid. You may choose to opt-out of
    participation in the HIE system or cancel an opt-out choice. This notification must
    be in writing and may be presented at any time


    I have been informed that Ravenwood Health participates in the Clinisync Health
    Information Exchange system. Through the system clients are automatically
    enrolled for us to be able to receive notification of hospitalizations and emergency
    room visits through the Clinisync Notify system. If you would like to opt out of the
    system please let staff know and we will get you the forms to opt out. ***
    currently only this paragraph****


    External Medical Record


    Ravenwood Health participates in access to external medical records as well as
    participates in utilizing external electronic health records for the purpose of
    continuity of care to specialists as needed. I hereby authorize Ravenwood Health
    to access my medical records externally through various contracted platforms.

  • Authorization for Medical Treatment (Primary Care)

  • If you choose to participate in Ravenwood Health's Primary Care Clinic/ program
    you are consenting to the following: I hereby voluntarily consent to outpatient
    care from Ravenwood Health encompassing routine diagnostic procedures,
    examination, and medical treatment including (but not limited to) routine
    laboratory work and administration of medications as prescribed by the Providers.
    I further consent to the performance of those diagnostic procedures,
    examinations, and rendering of medical treatment by the Primary Care Clinic at
    Ravenwood Health medical Providers and staff, as is necessary in the medical
    staff's judgment. I understand that during the course of treatment, health care
    workers may be exposed to the patient's blood and/or body fluids increasing their
    risk of contracting Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and/or HIV. In the event an exposure
    occurs, I understand the need for testing for these diseases and I agree to such
    testing of myself to promote the health and welfare of the health care worker. I
    understand that this consent will be valid and remain in effect as long as I attendthe clinic.


    Communication


    I have been informed that Ravenwood Health's evaluation team may contact me
    to participate in random, confidential, voluntary interviews for research purposes.
    I understand I may decline to participate at the time of contact by the evaluation
    team and participation or non-participation will have no impact on my services.


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    I authorize Ravenwood Health (RH) and/any entity authorized by RH, including
    those using automated dialing systems, automated messages, email, text
    messaging and/or other electronic communications to contact me for any reason
    by using any telephone number, email address, and/or mailing address
    associated with my account

  • I authorize Ravenwood Health (RH) to share any information provided to RH
    including, but not limited to: name, address, financial information, and service
    history for laboratory and pharmacy purposes.

  • Informed Consent Telehealth
    Ravenwood Health (RH) is committed to provide timely, high quality, clinical
    services to its clients. To meet this aim, Ravenwood Health will offer, when
    clinically appropriate and feasible, interactive, HIPPA, and 42CFR compliant,
    Telehealth and interactive video conferencing services.
    Electronic systems used will incorporate network and software security protocols
    to protect the confidentiality of patient identification and imaging data and will
    include measured to safeguard to data and to ensure it's integrity against
    intentional or unintentional corruption.


    Limitations of Telehealth
    When consenting to treatment via interactive video conferencing, it is important to
    consider limitations and potential risks of this services delivery method, which
    includes the following:


    1. - Audiovisual equipment may experience technical difficulties.

    2. - While every precaution is taken to secure patient data and maintain
    confidentiality, the nature of electronic appointments results in additional
    exposure to risk of security breaches

    3. - Your provider will screen for appropriateness to receive services via distance methods and will regularly assess whether electronic services delivery is the most effective method of treatment. At any point should your provider feel the
    distance methods are no longer appropriate, you may be required to transfer to
    an in-office provider

    4. - Certain medications may not be prescribed via telehealth services, and may
    require in person visits


    By signing this form, I understand the following:


    1. I understand that the laws protecting privacy and the confidentiality of
    protected health information also apply to Telehealth services, and that no
    information obtained in the use of Telehealth services which identifies me will be
    disclosed to researchers or other entities without my consent.


    2. I understand that I have the right to withhold or withdraw my consent to the use
    of Telehealth services during my care at any time, without affecting my right to
    future care or treatment.


    3. I understand that a variety of alternative methods of treatment may be
    available to me, and that I may choose one or more of these at any time.


    4. I understand the risks and benefits associated with receiving services via
    interactive video conferencing.


    5. I understand that Ravenwood Health's No Show/Cancellation Policy applies to
    Telehealth services.


    AI Assisted Documentation
    Ravenwood Health has some staff that have the opportunity to use Artificial
    Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance client care. These tools may assist clinicians
    with documentation, session insights, and therapeutic support. The goal is to
    improve service quality, reduce administrative burden, and support more
    personalized care.

    If you choose to participate:
    AI tools may be used during your sessions to assist the staff allowing staff
    to be more present
    All staff remain fully responsible for your care and will review all AI
    generated content.


    Confidentiality and Data Protection
    Your privacy is a top priority. All data processed by AI tools will be handled
    in accordance with HIPAA and Ravenwood Health's privacy policies.
    No identifiable information will be shared outside Ravenwood Health.
    AI tools used in this program are secure and compliant with healthcare
    data standards.


    Client Rights
    As a participant in this program you have the following rights:
    Right to Informed Consent: You have the right to receive clear,
    understandable information about how AI will be used in your care.
    Right to Decline or Withdraw: You may decline to participate or withdraw
    your consent at any time without penalty or impact on your access to services.
    Right to Ask Questions: You may ask questions at any time about the AI
    tools, how they work, and how your data is used.
    Right to Privacy: You have the right to confidentiality and protection of your
    personal health information.
    Right to Equitable Care: You will receive the same quality of care whether
    or not you choose to allow the use of AI tools


    Voluntary Participation
    Participation is completely voluntary. You may decline or withdraw your consent
    at any time without affecting your access to services. If you choose not to
    participate, your sessions will continue as usual without AI involvement.
    Risks and Benefits


    Potential Benefits: Improved session documentation enhanced therapeutic
    insights, and more efficient care.
    Potential Risks: Discomfort with AI involvement or concerns about data
    use. Ravenwood Health will address any concerns promptly.


    By checking the box below I am consenting to the use of AI tools during my sessions at Ravenwwod Health.

  • Student Involvement & Consent
    I understand that Ravenwood Health is a clinical training site and that supervised
    students may observe or participate in my behavioral health and substance use
    treatment.


    Choice & Access:
    My consent is voluntary. I may accept or decline student involvement at the start
    of any encounter without affecting my quality of care or eligibility for services.


    Confidentiality:
    All students are bound by HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. My records are protected by
    federal non-redisclosure laws, and students may not share my identifying
    information without my express written consent.


    Revocation:
    I may revoke this consent at any time, except for actions already taken.

  • By signing below I am consenting to receive treatment at Ravenwood Health.

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  • Revocation

    If client and/or parent/guardian wish to refuse or revoke this consent for
    treatment, please print the document and manually sign and date. The document
    will then be scanned into the system in the "Revoked Consent for Tx" folder

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