BHRS Online Training

These trainings are intended for Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) contractors. BHRS staff is encouraged to access training via the LMS.

If you need help or experience any difficulty playing these Online Trainings or completing the survey please contact Jeannine Mealey, LMFT at (650) 573-3659 or Michele Friedman, RN, at (650) 573-2668.

Avatar Required Trainings
Required Compliance Trainings
Clinical Trainings

Avatar Required Trainings

Introduction to the BHRS Avatar Electronic Medical Record

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This training is required for all Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Mental Health Avatar users.

Learning Objectives:This training will introduce you to the BHRS Avatar electronic medical record and will help you:

1. Understand how to log on to Avatar.
2. Learn how to look up a client, and run the following Avatar forms and reports: the Face Sheet, the Medication Report, Progress Note Reports, Consents, and the Urgent Care Plan & Client Alerts.
3. Understand the To-do List and Documentation at a Glance.
4. Learn how to get help when needed.

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Documentation Training Series: Avatar Progress Notes for BHRS

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This is a required training for all BHRS staff or contractors that write progress notes in Avatar. 2 CEUs/CMEs granted upon completion.

Learning Objectives: This training will introduce you to BHRS Progress Notes and will help you:

1. Understand progress note terminology.
2. Learn how to correctly code and document services.
3. Learn how to complete Avatar progress notes: Including the standard progress note, group progress note, MAR, Day Treatment notes, appending and error corrections.

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Documentation Training Series: Avatar Client Treatment & Recovery Plan for BHRS

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This training is required for all Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Avatar users that write Treatment Plans.

Learning Objectives:

1. Demonstrate proficiency in developing a client treatment and recovery plan with their clients.
2. Write a complete client treatment and recovery plan in Avatar.

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Documentation Training Series: Avatar Assessments, Discharges & Transfers for Mental Health

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This training is required for all Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Avatar users that write mental health assessments and/or transfer and discharges requests.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn which assessment form to use, when assessment are due, and how to view completed assessments.
2. Learn the person responsible for completing assessments and assessment scope of practice & co-signatures process.
3. Learn the discharge & transfer process.

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Documentation Training Series: Infoscriber for Medical Staff

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This training is required for all Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Avatar users that prescribe medication or assist with medication management.

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required Compliance Trainings

New Staff MUST Take this training BHRS Confidentiality & HIPAA for Mental Health & AOD

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This is a mandated training for all BHRS staff and fulfills the county HIPAA training requirement. 2 CEUs/CMEs granted upon completion. San Mateo County staff should take this by going to the LMS website if possible. This training meets the requirement for 2 Law & Ethics CEUs.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Exercise a good understanding of the confidentiality and HIPAA laws that apply to Mental Health & AOD Services
2. Demonstrate knowledge of how to protect clients' confidentiality and privacy rights provided under law
3. Acquire the skills to prevent breaches of confidentiality with appropriate security measures and how to report a breach when it occurs

YEARLY UPDATE new staff must take the full training above BHRS Confidentiality & HIPAA for Mental Health & AOD - 2013 YEARLY UPDATE

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This is a mandated training for all BHRS staff and fulfills the county HIPAA training yearly update requirement. 1 CEUs/CMEs granted upon completion. San Mateo County staff should take this by going to the LMS website if possible. This training meets the requirement for 1 Law & Ethics CEUs.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Summarize confidentiality and HIPAA laws that apply to Mental Health and AOD Services.
2. Identify ways to protect clients' confidentiality and privacy rights.
3. Apply skills to prevent breaches of confidentiality with appropriate security measures.

Critical Incident Management & Mandated Reports Training for BHRS

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Presented by BHRS Quality Management. This is required for all BHRS staff working with clients. 1 CEU/CME granted upon completion. This training meets the requirement for 1 Law & Ethics CEU. San Mateo County staff should take this by going to the LMS website if possible.

Learning Objectives:

1. Successfully Manage & Report Critical Incident
2. Complete Mandated Reports as Required by California Law

5150 Certification Training for San Mateo County

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The purpose of this training is to provide a basic orientation to the current laws governing involuntary detention. If you are qualified you will be mailed your CEU certificate and your 5150 certification card. This training meets the requirement for 1 Law & Ethics CEU.

 Learning Objectives:

1. Understand clients’ rights
2. Learn 5150 criteria
3. Learn how to complete the application for 72-hour Detention (5150)

Basic Documentation Training  For Non-Avatar Users

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Basic Documentation Training Presented by BHRS Quality Management. Participants will learn to document services in order to provide a meaningful clinical record, learn documentation standards for Short Doyle/ MediCal Outpatient Services, and learn codes that are used for each specific service provided. If you are qualified you will be mailed your CEU certificate.

Clinical Trainings

Medical Marijuana: A training for providers in San Mateo County

• Medical Marijuana: BHRS Policy # 10-02
• Attachment A: Sample Medical Marijuana Treatment Agreement
• Attachment B: Sample Form to Request Medical Information from Prescribing Physician

Prescription Medications: Use and Abuse in Behavioral Health Setting