After a thorough compliance review and months of careful revisions, we are proud to announce the latest updates to the handbook templates we create for ABA practices. These templates are designed to help practices meet funder, state, federal, and accreditation requirements. Here's a breakdown of the key changes:
1. Compliance Check Review
Our templates underwent a detailed compliance review to ensure adherence to industry regulations and evolving best practices. These updates align with the latest ACQ (Autism Commission on Quality) standards. While we are still finalizing the templates to include all ACQ regulations, the vast majority of required policies are now completed, positioning practices using our templates to meet these quality benchmarks.
2. Employee Handbook: Expanded and Enhanced
The Employee Handbook template grew from 92 pages to 96 pages, incorporating essential updates that better support staff needs and compliance requirements. These updates reflect our commitment to providing comprehensive and user-friendly resources for ABA practices.
3. Client Handbook: New Policies and Clearer Financial Guidance
The Client Handbook template expanded from 160 pages to 163 pages, featuring four new policies and a significant update to the financial responsibility agreement. This update now includes an easy-to-understand overview of how insurance works, designed to help families navigate the process more effectively.
4. Company Policy Manual: More Robust and Comprehensive
The Company Policy Manual template saw the most significant growth, increasing from 275 pages to 291 pages. This includes:
- 8 New Policies: Addressing emerging needs and challenges for ABA practices.
- 8 Updated Policies: Ensuring existing policies reflect the latest best practices and standards.
5. ACQ Standards Integration
One of the most significant updates is the progress toward meeting ACQ standards. We anticipate finalizing all ACQ-required templates by the end of 2025. For ABA practices looking to align with ACQ standards, we offer comprehensive support, including an ACQ Crosswalk. This tool maps the ACQ standards directly to the policies in our templates, simplifying the compliance process. Reach out to learn how our
