F20 - Navigating the New Landscape of Abuse Prevention: Trends, Liability, and Strategies for Behavioral Health Leaders

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MDT

Location: 503

Abuse prevention is evolving rapidly as behavioral health organizations face rising claims and tighter insurance requirements. Drawing on national data and Praesidium’s benchmarking research, this session explores emerging trends, liability drivers, and proven strategies to strengthen safeguards and protect those in your care.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the national landscape of abuse in behavioral health organizations, including the insurance, financial, and reputational impact.
Implement key risk management strategies that can be used to protect consumers in your care.
Determine how to effectively respond to allegations of abuse so that all parties (e.g., alleged victim, alleged offender, and the organization) are protected.

Disclosure(s):

Aaron Lundberg, MSW: No financial relationships to disclose

Breakout Presenter(s)

Aaron Lundberg, MSW

MR
Praesidium
Arlington, Texas

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Slides