Contingency Planning and Management Australia
Your Partner in Contingency Planning for Psychologists and Allied Health Professionals
Contingency Planning Services
From less than $3.50pw CPMA can help you create and store a Practice Contingency Plan in our secure online portal
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Distribution of your Contingency Plan to your nominated Executive Officer in the case you become incapacitated, unwell or pass away unexpectedly
From just $9.20pw you can nominate CPMA as your AHPRA-registered Executive Officer to comply with the 2025 Code of Conduct requirements
Why Do I Need A Practice Contingency Plan?
Contingency Plans are a must for all clinicians to ensure client files are securely stored and managed in the event you become unwell, incapacitated or pass away unexpectedly. Under the incoming Psychology Board of Australia Code of Conduct, psychologists are required to have a Practice Contingency Plan in place by December 1, 2025.
A nominated Executive will have access to your files and manage them for the required timeframes for psychology - 7 years for adult clients and until the age of 25 for child clients.
Too frequently, colleagues or family members are left with the burden of accessing software and files, contacting clients and making onwards referrals in emergency circumstances - causing undue and excess stress during an already challenging time. Clients can be left wondering, "Who is managing my file in the case I need access or if it is subpoenaed in the future?", "How do I have my file transferred to my new treating clinician?" or "Now my clinician has died who has access to my file?"
A good Contingency Plan that is securely stored and released only to your nominated AHPRA-registered Executive is an insurance policy to protect your clients, colleagues and family members and meet your professional obligations to your clients, now and into the future.
What If I Don't Have A Nominated Executive?
If you don't have an AHPRA-registered colleague to nominate as the Executive Officer in your Contingency Plan - don't worry, you can nominate CPMA. We are owned and managed by AHPRA-registered Psychologists and are equipped to manage the confidentiality and legal requirements of secure client information and file storage, assessing information requests, completing referrals and subpoena requests.
CPMA can collect and digitise hard copy files for secure online storage for required timeframes - 7 years for adult clients and until the age of 25 for child clients. You can be confident knowing that your professional responsibilities are covered and your clients' privacy and professional needs are protected.
I'm Not A Psychologist. Can I Still Use CPMA For Contingency Planning?
CPMA is currently available to all allied health professionals in Australia. This includes anyone who works with clients in an allied health setting in a private practice or as a subcontractor including:
Mental Health Nurses *
Occupational Therapists *
Physiotherapists *
Osteopaths *
Chiropractors *
Podiatrists *
Social Workers
Counsellors
Speech Therapists
Behaviour Therapists
* AHPRA registered professions - CP highly recommended
I'm Wanting To Transition Out Of Practice. Can CPMA Manage My Files?
If you are wanting to retire or transition away from your current role in Private Practice or Sub Contracting, CPMA can take care of your ongoing client file storage and management obligations.
CPMA provides high quality, affordable options to allow you to move on to the next phase of your life or career without the stress of ongoing client file storage or management. We can collect your hard copy files and digitise for ease of storage and long-term management, referral, client information requests or court requests and subpoenas.
Are you ready to embrace the simplest, most cost-effective way to manage your contingency planning for your psychology or allied health practice?
Our Mission
At Contingency Planning and Management Australia, we believe in the power of preparation and support. You don't have to face contingency planning alone and our secure online portal will help you easily and effortlessly create an AHPRA approved contingency plan to ensure the safety and confidentiality of files, handover to a nominated Executive Officer and continuity of care for your clients in the case you become unwell or pass away. Through strategic planning and proactive measures, we aim to provide peace of mind and security to you and your clients. We understand the importance of being ready for any situation, and we are committed to delivering a top-notch contingency solution that works when you need it the most. Let us be your partner in ensuring a safe and resilient future for you, your family, your colleagues and your clients.
