Compliance

The act of consistently adhering to professional, legal, regulatory, and ethical standards in the creation, maintenance, and storage of clinical records and client documentation. Compliance ensures that therapists meet the requirements set forth by licensing boards, federal and state laws (such as HIPAA in the United States), organizational policies, and ethical codes of conduct established by professional associations like the American Counseling Association (ACA), the American Psychological Association (APA), or the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).