Breaking confidentiality when danger to self or others or grave disability

1B, T12. Comply with legal requirements regarding breaking confidentiality to protect the client in the presence of indicators of danger to self/others and/or grave disability.

K20. Knowledge of symptoms of mental impairment that may indicate the need for involuntary hospitalization.

K21. Knowledge of protocols for initiating involuntary hospitalization.

K22. Knowledge of laws regarding confidentiality in situations of client danger to self or others.

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