Clear, ethical, and therapeutic professional boundaries:
Maintaining clear, ethical, and therapeutic professional boundaries is foundational to safe, effective, and trustworthy healthcare practice. Boundary violations, whether physical, emotional, or financial are a leading cause of disciplinary action, eroding patient trust and compromising professional integrity. This critical webinar provides healthcare professionals with the practical tools and awareness necessary to recognize, navigate, and maintain appropriate boundaries in all therapeutic and professional settings, ensuring both patient protection and professional safety.
Why should you attend :
In the highly relational field of healthcare, ambiguity regarding boundaries can quickly escalate into ethical and legal crises. Boundary crossings (minor deviations) can easily slip into harmful boundary violations, putting your career and license at risk. This isn't just a compliance check; it's a deep dive into the practical scenarios, from social media use to gift-giving and dual relationships, that complicate modern practice. Attend this webinar to gain the clarity, confidence, and specific strategies needed to set and hold firm boundaries, protecting your integrity, safeguarding your patients, and strengthening the foundation of trust essential to the therapeutic relationship.
Areas covered in the session:
· Differentiate clearly between boundary crossings (potentially helpful or harmless deviations) and harmful boundary violations (exploitative or detrimental actions).
· Identify and manage common risk factors and "slippery slopes" that can lead to boundary erosion, particularly in long-term or highly emotional care settings.
· Establish and articulate clear guidelines for professional conduct regarding social media, electronic communication (text/email), and maintaining privacy online.
· Analyze the complexities of dual relationships (e.g., accepting gifts, socializing with clients, or working with family/friends) and implement strategies to avoid or ethically
manage them.
· Recognize and address signs of misconduct or exploitation, and understand mandatory reporting responsibilities and organizational procedures.
Who should attend this:
All healthcare professionals
Dr. Rikkisha (Rikki) Gilmore-Byrd has focused her work on diversity, equity, and inclusion in health, wellness, and life. Certified as a health coach and life coach, Rikki enjoys coaching people to become their best iteration of themselves. She is currently the Associate Vice President of The School of Education and Social Sciences, School of Human Services and School of Health Sciences at Rasmussen University and instructs in health sciences, public health, health and wellness, and compliance and ethics. Rikki is passionate about supporting people to become the best version of themselves on their health and wellness journey. She has worked in various health and human services since she was 16 years old, beginning as a Medical Assistant.
Dr. Rikki Byrd earned a Master of Science Degree in Human Services/Counseling, a Master of Public Health Degree, and a Doctor of Public Health focused on improving health communication through cultural humility to improve health equity with vulnerable populations. Rikki has transferred that knowledge into Higher Education. Addressing curriculum, learning, and teaching with an equity-focus has created many initiatives and opportunities to support students. She has had an opportunity to share her passion at countless national and international conferences, while also collaborating with many authors as a subject matter expert. Dr. Rikki resides in Central FL with her three children and spouse.
