E02.03 & E02.13-E02.15 Consultation, Accuracy in Biling, Referrals and Fees, Interrupting & Discontinuing Services Flashcards
A behavior analyst has become frustrated with a client’s parents. He should transition that family to another BCBA
If it is in the best interest of the family to do so
A behavior analyst should consider terminating services with a client when
A client has not engaged in the target problem behavior since a behavior plan was written and implemented, and the behavior plan has not needed an update or revision for the last eight months.
If you have been unavailable for work
Long enough for your client to deteriorate, the client should be transferred to another behavior analyst.
When a BCBA refers parents to the BCBA’s sister (who is a qualified SLP in the same town), the BCBA
Must disclose their relationship.
A behavior analyst should consider terminating services with a client in which of the following instances?
The client’s parent consistently refuses to implement agreed-upon interventions, even after revisions have been incorporated at her request, and uses the behavior analyst’s home visits as opportunities for free babysitting
A BCBA is reimbursed separate rates for hour he provides himself and hour provided by the RBT he is supervising. What is the correct way to report these hours?
BCBA and RBT hours should be reported separately for billing.
When submitting information for third party payment, BCBAs should include which of the following in that report?
Hours of services, clinician who provided the hours, and summary of analyzed data
When referring a client to other professionals, an important consideration is
The professional’s skill set being consistent with the client’s need.
A father of a client asks advice on a new speech application that may be helpful for his child. You casually ask your friend, an SLP, and end up passing along the father’s contact information to the friend. Was this a correct course of action?
No, the behavior analyst should have tried to learn about technology applications.
Which is an appropriate response or compensation for a professional who referred a client to you?
A thank you email
Which is an appropriate compensation a BCBA may receive for making a professional referral?
A simple thank you
You are asked to accept a case for which you think you have sufficient experience. You know another available BCBA who has more experience. What is your ethical obligation to this client? You
Can ethically provide services to the client
When referring a client to other professional, BCBAs must
Remain objective and give multiple referral options when available
A behavior analyst has failed to overcome a personality conflict with a client and has reached the decision to terminate services with him. The client is still in need of behavioral services. The behavior analyst should
Discuss her decision with the treatment team and assist with transferring the case to a new provider.
