ethics Flashcards
reliance on scientific knowledge
rely on scientific evidence
objective data
boundaries of competence
services ONLY within boundaries of competence
services provided ONLY after taking appropriate study, training, & supervision
maintain competence
maintain knowledge of current scientific & professional info
integrity
be truthful & honest
dont make commitments you can’t keep
abide the law
professional & scientific relationship
layman's terms define professional relationship no free advice to friends no discrimination find coverage
multiple relationships & conflicts of interest
no multiple relationships
no gift acceptance
exploitative relationships
no sex w/ client/student/supervisee for 2 years
no exploitation
bartering should be written down if used
accepting clients
client: anyone you provide services to (client, parent, organization, etc) #boundaries of competence
responsibility
for multiple parties-define hierarchy of parties
focus on the person receiving direct therapy
consultation
consult for client’s best interests
evidence based consultations
follow principles of bx
#beagoodlistener (if things are not ABA based)
third party involvement in services
define relationship for outset of relationship
focused on data only and what is in your scope of practice
informed consent
follow the individualized treatment for the client
rights & perogatives of clients
rights of clients above all! show bcba credentials on request background check clients can complain written consent for recordings
maintaining confidentiality
protect confidentiality
only discuss confidential info with people concerns with such matters
don’t post on social media
maintaining records
creating, storing, accessing, transferring, dispose of client records
reliable method for keeping client info secured
records need to meet law, corporate, & organizational policies
disclosures
need WRITTEN consent and only disclose what is MINIMALLY necessary
treatment/intervention efficacy
scientific, most effective tx
#billwhattheyneed
consider: cost, risk & side effects, client preferences, & practitioner experience & training
review & appraise the effects of ANY tx that might affect the behavior change programs
documenting professional work & research
document all your work & research
create methods specific to clients needs
records & data
DATA for client programs, meetings, trainings, etc #7years or w/e your company requires
contracts, fees, & financial arrangements
agree on compensation & billing
outline responsibilities of parties & scope of services
keep rates consistent w/ law
if funding changes, let client know IMMEDIATELY
accuracy in billing reports
state services, fees/charges, provider, relative outcomes, & other descriptive data #dontsteal
interrupting or discontinuing services
best interest in the client
avoid disruption of services
clearly define transition/fading
NEVER ABANDON CLIENTS
behavior analytic assessment
start with baseline
SHOW ME THE DATA
assessments for function & repertoire before making recommendations & bx change programs
conditions where bx most/least likely to occur
graph data
medical consultation
rule out any medication conditions before tx #parsimony
behavior analytic assessment content
make sure client understands procedure, who will participate, & how results are used
WRITTEN APPROVAL
explaining assessment results
laymans terms
consent-client records
written consent BEFORE obtaining/disclosing records
no blanket agreements
conceptual consistency
REP
involving clients in planning & consent
tune in w/ client values
involve client in planning & consent
individualized bx change programs
all programs tailored to bx, environment, assessment, & goals of client #nocopy&paste
approving behavior change programs
get signatures BEFORE implementing & after major modifications
desribing bx change program objectives
IN WRITING objectives & risk benefit analysis #setexpectations don't let parents be blindsided of unexpected effects
describing conditions for bx change program success
describe environmental conditions needed #necessaryresources
environmental conditons that interfere with implementation
adjust & give recommendations when needed #eliminate #barriersoftx
considerations regarding punishment procedures
R+ GOES FIRST
R+ procedures with P-
increased training/supervision/oversight
plan to stop aversive procedures
least restrictive procedures
least restrictive procedures
freedom of choice for clients #matchinglaw
do not interfere w client’s ability to contact reinforcers
discontinuing bx change programs & behavior analytic services
understadnable/objective criteria for discontinuation of bx program and describe to client
supervisory competence
supervise only w/i areas of defined competence (specific training, certificate, grad school)
supervisory volume
knowyourlimits
all supervisees should have regular scheduled 1:1 observations & feedback
be effective
supervisory delegation
only delegate what they can perform competently, ethically, & safely
observe sufficiently through videotape or role play
designing effective supervison & training
use bx procedures when it comes to training/supervision
help supervise meet requirement for license/certification/other goals
#tasklistfocused
communication of supervision conditions
what is expected of supervisee #setexpectations
providing feedback to supervisees
feedback & reinforcement systems to improve performance #bst ongoing documented & timely feedback
evaluating the effects of supervision
WRITTEN expectations
systems for ongoing evals
regular evaluations
feedback from other supervisors
affirming principles
uphold values, ethics, & principles
positive reinforcement
participate in behavior analytic professional & scientific organizations or activities
read journals, attend conferences
disseminating behavior analysis
strive to make ABA available to public (Present, discuss, media) #laymansterms
promoting ethical culture
include references to ethics standard #thefieldisgrowing
ethical violations by others and risk of harm
first step: identify potential for harm
take actions to protect client
immediate risk of harm: CPS or APS
legal violation: contact police/sheriff
no immediate risk: bring to attention of individual; document their efforts to address the matter; BACB if they resist
it it meets reporting requirements: file formal complaint w evidence
avoid false/deceptive statements
no public statemtns that are misleading, deceptive, flase, exaggerated, fraudulent
intellectual property
get permission to use trademarked/copyrighted materials #payforreleases
give credit when due #dontlie
credit when delivering lectures, workshops, or presentations or referencing research
statement by others
correct deceptive statements ASAP
identify paid ads as such
you’re responsible for statements/content in ads
media presentations & media-based services
know security & limitations
#writtenconsent
disguise confidential info when necessary
no photos of clients
testimonials and advertising
ONLY FORMER CLIENTS
#defineclient
identify testimonials as solicited or unsolicited
in-person solicitation
no uninvited in-person solicitation
conforming with laws & regulations
research with state laws
characteristics of responsible research
get approval for research revisions as needed separate practice from research train those involved in research NEVER: deprive food, rest, comfort, friends, or intrude on participants' right to privacy, movement, & choice
informed consent
inform participants about nature of research
allow participants to decline to or withdraw at any time without penalty
evidence of how individual was informed
using confidential information for didactic or instructive purposes
no personal information about client
disguise participants
assign numbers to participants
debriefing
debrief at end of research
keep true purpose of research from participants
grant and journal reviews
peer review process
no research from proposals that you come across if you serve on grant review panels
plagiarism
fully cite work of others #noacademic theft
acknowledging contributions
acknowledge people that helped with ur research
accuracy and use of data
do not fabricate data or falsify results correct errors you find train those collecting data #ioa #believability #dontexcludedata share your data
truthful & accurate information provided to the bacb
#checkurwork presented to the board provide truthful & accurate info in applications & documents to to the board
timely responding, reporting, and updating of info provided to the bacb
30 days to notify board if:
- violation of ethics code opened against you
- convicted of a felony
- public/safety fine which includes your name
- physical/mental condition keeps you from competently practicing
- change of name/address/email
confidentiality and bacb intellectual property
logo #crednetials #certificates
no cheating
tell others if someone else cheated during exam
dont disclose bacb exam materials
examination honesty and irregularilites
report suspected cehaters or unauthorized access to bacb examinations
compliance w bacb supervision and coursework standards
supervision & coursework abide by bacb standards
supervisors may be sanctioned if you retroactively dated forms
being familiar with this code
yoru obligation to be familiar with this code #ignorance ain't bliss
discouraging misrepresentation by non-certified individuals
report non-certified practictions to appropriate stae licensing board abd bacb #earn those letters (dont call yourself a bcba if youre not)
