Exam 5: Regulatory Issues Flashcards
ethical problems
- ethical distress
- ethical dilemma
- locus of authority
ethical principles
- beneficence
- nonmaleficence
- justice
- veracity
- autonomy
- fidelity
professional duties
- do not harm
- tell the truth
- keep promises
- be faithful to colleagues
main ideas of veracity
- tell the truth
- give credit and recognition
- communicate accurately
- EBP
main ideas of fidelity
- faithfulness
- treat clients & colleagues with respect, fairness, and integrity
federal statutes
- HIPAA
- IDEA
- ADA
- Social Security Amendment
state statutes
- family or civil code
- criminal code
- welfare code
- ## probate code
main ideas of beneficence
- contribute to good health and welfare of client
- health and wellbeing
main ideas of nonmaleficence
- do no harm
- taking measures to refrain from actions that will cause harm
main ideas of autonomy
- client freedom to decide and act
- HIPAA
- informed consent
main ideas of justice
- comply with laws and regulations
- equity and inclusion
disciplinary sanctions
- reprimand
- censure
- probation of membership subject to terms
- membership suspension
- revocation of membership in AOTA
S stands for
subjective
- what the client says
O stands for
objective
- therapist observations
- overview of client’s current performance and their barriers
A stands for
assessment
- professional opinion about O
- what should be done about it
P stands for
plan
- what is the THERAPIST going to do
federal reimbursers
- medicare
- medicaid
- IDEA
role of lobbyists
they speak to Congress for people’s suggestions about new bills
role of MN Board of OT
“to protect the public through effective licensure and enforcement
of the statutes and rules governing the practice of occupational therapy to ensure a reasonable
standard of competent and ethical practice”
HIPAA
health information and portability act
FERPA
family educational rights and privacy act
steps in ethical decision-making process
- gather all facts
- identify ethical problem
- clarify professional duties
- explore alternatives, including desired outcomes & consequences of actions
- complete the action
- evaluate the action
what is the role of the ethics committee (EC)
enforces the principles of the Code of Ethics
what is the Code of Ethics
provides standards of conduct for OT practitioners
core values
- Altruism
- Equality
- Freedom
- Justice
- Dignity
- Truth
- Prudence
altruism
an unselfish concern for the welfare of others
equality
all people have human rights and the rights to the same opportunities
freedom
each person has the right to autonomy and independence
justice
providing treatment to meet and support the goals of the clients
dignity
upholding the worth and uniqueness of each person
truth
OTs need to be truthful and honest (veracity)
prudence
ability to reason to justify services
