Run Your Private Practice with AI (Artificial Intelligence)

08. My Progress Note Workflow Using AI: Navigating AI and Ethics when your writing Progress Notes

Kym Tolson Season 1 Episode 8

In this episode of "Run Your Private Practice with AI," Kym dives into the intricacies of crafting progress notes with the assistance of AI, offering a blend of personal insight and practical advice. Kym emphasizes the importance of maintaining HIPAA compliance, especially when integrating AI tools like ChatGPT into the note-taking process. She outlines a meticulous workflow that balances the efficiency of AI with the necessity for personal oversight, ensuring that progress notes remain comprehensive, compliant, and reflective of each therapy session's unique content.

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Key points from the episode include:

  • HIPAA Compliance and PHI Awareness: Kym stresses the significance of understanding what constitutes Personal Health Information (PHI) and the critical need to ensure that any AI tool used for note-taking is HIPAA compliant.

  • Efficient Workflow with AI: She shares her own workflow that incorporates concurrent note-taking during telehealth sessions and the subsequent use of AI to refine and finalize progress notes, highlighting tools like Mentalyc and SessionAid for their HIPAA-compliant solutions.

  • Ethical and Accurate Documentation: The episode also touches on the importance of reviewing AI-generated notes to ensure accuracy and avoid the inclusion of irrelevant or fabricated details, underscoring the therapist's responsibility in the final documentation.

 

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