Australian SLP Spark: speech pathologists must not engage in referral arrangements, secret commissions, kick-backs, or other dodgy practices
Why: It’s unethical, unprofessional, and potentially illegal. Zoom in: Go deeper:
Speech pathologists: let’s improve our progress notes to help our clients – and ourselves
Why it matters: Writing good file/progress notes of our consultations is: Case in point: D Lane v Northern NSW Local Health District [2013] NSWDC 12 Zoom in: Good progress notes are: Yes, but: Good note taking takes time and energy. You need a system to ensure progress note-taking fits into your daily workflows and doesn’t…
SLP Spark Alert: To get paid, speech pathology services to NDIS participants need to be ‘NDIS supports’
What’s happened: With effect from 3 October 2024, NDIS participants cannot claim for supports that are not “NDIS supports”. Why it matters: To get paid, speech pathologists (SLPs) need to ensure that their services to NDIS participants are NDIS supports (as defined). The Minister expects providers to be up to speed on the new rules…
SLP Spark: Each speech pathologist should buy their own professional indemnity insurance
The big picture Some Australian speech pathologists think buying their own insurance is a waste of money, and that they can rely on their employer’s insurance if they get sued. But: Your employer might: Zoom in As health professionals, every Australian SLP is required to maintain appropriate indemnity insurance arrangements, including under the: Bottom line…
7 tips for managing office politics in private practice
7 tips for managing office politics in private practice: Source: Wyatt, M. and Doldor, E. (2022). Office Politics Don’t Have to Be Toxic. Harvard Business Review, May 2022.
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