Sewn Arts
Assist with Contracts for Mental Health Services
Adolescents and seniors will access health improving cultural experiences from provider referral
Posted January 13, 2022
Background & Context
This spring, we will launch the Art Pharmacy, a referral network for mental/behavioral health care providers to offer access to health improving cultural experiences to their patients (adolescents and older adults). One of the first arts-based social prescribing initiatives in the country, the Art Pharmacy offers no-cost access to patients struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm and social isolation.
For more than 40 years, the field of arts & health has been well-research at universities but only recently have professional organizations begun to develop solutions to bring interventions to healthcare systems. We are on the leading edge of that work and anticipate partnerships with both payers and providers to offer arts & culture interventions patients with mental/behavioral health disorders.
Mental health issues have long been serious for adolescents and seniors but the pandemic has exacerbated the effects, and the Art Pharmacy is
working to address individual health and systems change to complement other vital mental health efforts.
Immediate Problem
We need to understand if we qualify as a "Covered Entity" and to develop business associate agreements with care providers and other partner agencies.
Work & Deliverables
1. Advise on whether or not we qualify as a "covered entity."
2. Advise on what actions and policies need to be in place in order to be HIPAA compliant.
3. Develop and deliver a business associate agreement for use with partner agencies.
Preparation Phase
- Introductory/background call with point of contact
- Sign a volunteer agreement
- Define and agree on scope of work
Collaboration Phase
- Complete preliminary research
- Discuss preliminary analysis
- Develop & deliver contract(s)
Wrap Up
- Conduct wrap-up meeting
- Identify any appropriate next steps for organization's legal needs
Sewn Arts
Sewn Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Atlanta, GA. We aide healthcare providers in their efforts to incorporate arts & culture interventions into their care to improve mental health & well-being for patients. Our partners include hospitals and research institutions as well as community and school-based social service agencies.
Sewn Arts
Sewn Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Atlanta, GA. We aide healthcare providers in their efforts to incorporate arts & culture interventions into their care to improve mental health & well-being for patients. Our partners include hospitals and research institutions as well as community and school-based social service agencies.