Core Values and Standards of Practice

Question 1

Vision Statement for the physical therapy profession = ?

Core Values and Standards of Practice

Answer 1

“Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience”

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Question 2

Benefits of direct access include?

Core Values and Standards of Practice

Answer 2

Direct Access = Self-referral

Benefits:

• Shown to be clinically effective: PT’s are highly educated and have the qualifications to examine, treat and refer as necessary
• Shown to be cost effective
• Consumers are increasingly more informed about choices available to them and have high expectations of health care services
• Self-referral puts patients in control of their health choices

Question 3

APTA Core Values include?

“SPIICCEAA”

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Answer 3

• Accountability
• Altruism
• Collaboration
• Compassion and caring
• Duty (Professional Duty)
• Excellence
• Inclusion
• Integrity
• Social Responsibility

Question 4

What Core Value?

Active acceptance of responsibility for the diverse roles, obligations and actions of the PT….. that positively influence patient outcomes, the profession, and health needs of society = = ?

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Answer 4

Accountability: Active acceptance of responsibility for the diverse roles, obligations and actions of the PT….. that positively influence patient outcomes, the profession, and health needs of society.

e.g. your job duties

Question 5

What Core Value?

Devotion or primary regard for the interest of patients/clients, thus assuming the responsibility of placing the needs of patients and clients ahead of PT’s self-interest = ?

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Answer 5

Altruism: Devotion or primary regard for the interest of patients/clients, thus assuming the responsibility of placing the needs of patients and clients ahead of PT’s self-interest.

• E.g. Pro bono care when appropriate

Question 6

What Core Value?

Working together with patients and clients, families, communities, and professionals in health and other fields to achieve shared goals = ?

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Answer 6

Collaboration: Collaboration is working together with patients and clients, families, communities, and professionals in health and other fields to achieve shared goals.

• Collaboration within the physical therapist‐physical therapist assistant team is working together, within each partner’s respective role, to achieveoptimal physical therapist services and outcomes for patients and clients.

Question 7

What Core Value?

Desire to identify with or sense something of another’s experience; precursor to caring

and

The concern, empathy and consideration for the needs and values of others

= ?

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Answer 7

Compassion: Desire to identify with or sense something of another’s experience; precursor to caring

Caring: The concern, empathy and consideration for the needs and values of others

Question 8

What Core Value?

Commitment to meeting one’s obligations to provide effective PT services, serve the profession, and positively influence the health of society = ?

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Answer 8

Duty (Professional Duty): Commitment to meeting one’s obligations to provide effective PT services, serve the profession, and positively influence the health of society.

Question 9

What Core Value?

Consistently uses current knowledge and skillswhile understanding personal limits; integrates the patient or client perspective; embraces advancement, challenges mediocrity, and works toward development of new knowledge = ?

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Answer 9

Excellence: Consistently uses current knowledge and skillswhile understanding personal limits; integrates the patient or client perspective; embraces advancement, challenges mediocrity, and works toward development of new knowledge.

I.e.. Evidence based practice

Question 10

What Core Value?

When the PT and PTA create a welcoming and equitable environment for all = ?

Core Values and Standards of Practice

Answer 10

Inclusion: Inclusion occurs when the PT and PTA create a welcoming and equitable environment for all. PTs and PTAs are inclusive when the commit to providing a safe space, elevating diverse and minority voices, acknowledging personal biases that may impact patient care, and taking a position of anti-discrimination.

Question 11

What Core Value?

Steadfast adherence to high ethical principles and professional standards, being truthful, ensuring fairness, following through on commitments, and verbalizing to others the rationale for actions = ?

Core Values and Standards of Practice

Answer 11

Integrity: Steadfast adherence to high ethical principles and professional standards, being truthful, ensuring fairness, following through on commitments, and verbalizing to others the rationale for actions

Question 12

What Core Value?

The promotion of mutual trust between the profession and the larger public that necessitates responding to societal needs for health and wellness = ?

Core Values and Standards of Practice

Answer 12

Social Responsibility: The promotion of mutual trust between the profession and the larger public that necessitates responding to societal needs for health and wellness.

Question 13

Describe professionalism wheel.

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Answer 13

• Tires = Behaviors
• Spokes = Relationships, practices, skills
• Hub = Core values

Question 14

Apta standards of practice for physical therapy = ?

Core Values and Standards of Practice

Answer 14

APTA’s statement of conditions and performances that are essential for providing high-quality professional service to society; they provide a foundation for physical therapist practice.

Question 15

Importance of Standards of practice = ?

Core Values and Standards of Practice

Answer 15

• Shows to the general public that PT’s are concerned with quality of service
• Supports continuing professional development of PTs
• Guides PTs in conduct and in the evaluation of theirpractices
• Provides regulatory bodies, governments and other professional groups with information about the professional practice of PTs

Question 16

Standards of Practice:

Ethical and Legal PT = ?

Core Values and Standards of Practice

Answer 16

Ethical: The physical therapist practices to the Code of Ethics of the APTA

Legal:The physical therapist complies with all the legal requirements of jurisdictions regulating the practice of physical therapy

Question 17

Standards of Practice:

Administration of Physical Therapy Services include?

Core Values and Standards of Practice

Answer 17

Administration of Physical Therapy Services:

• Statement of Mission, Purposes, Goals, Objectives and Scope of Service
• Organizational Plan
• Policies and Procedures
• Administration
• Fiscal Management
• Improvement of Quality of Care and Performance
• Staffing
• Staff Development
• Physical Setting
• Coordination

Question 18

Standards of Practice:

Patient and client management considering what variables?

Core Values and Standards of Practice

Answer 18

Patient and Client Management:

• Physical Therapist of Record
• Patient and Client Collaboration
• Initial Examination/Evaluation/Diagnosis/Prognosis
• Management Plan and Plan of Care
• Intervention
• Lifelong and Long-Term Patient and Client Relationships
• Re-examination
• Conclusion of an Episode of Care
• Communication/Coordination/Documentation
• Co-management/Consultation/Referral

Question 19

Standards of Practice:

Education ?

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Answer 19

Education: The physical therapist is responsible for individual professional development.

The physical therapist participates in the education ofstudents, peers, and other health providers.

The physical therapist educates and provides consultation to consumers andthe general public regarding the purposes and benefits of physical therapy androles of the physical therapist and the physical therapist assistant.

Question 20

Standards of Practice:

Advocacy ?

Core Values and Standards of Practice

Answer 20

Advocacy:

PT and PTA participate in advocacy for patient’s rights including:

• PT as an entry-point forpatients into health services
• PTs serving in primary care roles
• Access to needed health services including PT
• Communities where public health is a priority and there are safe and accessible environments for all

Question 21

Standards of Practice:

Research ?

Core Values and Standards of Practice

Answer 21

Research:

The physical therapist applies research findings to practice and encourages, participates in,and promotes activities that establish the outcomes of patient management. This Includes:

• Remaining current in knowledge of literature related to practice
• Protecting the rights of research subjects and maintains the integrity of research
• Participating in research as appropriate to individual education, experience, and expertise
• Accessing and translating knowledge in support of clinical decisions, and using literaturebased on its quality and appropriateness.

Question 22

Standards of Practice:

Community Responsibility ?

Core Values and Standards of Practice

Answer 22

Community Responsibility:

The physical therapist demonstrates community responsibilityby participating in community and community agency activities,educating the public, formulating public policy, or providing probono physical therapy services.