HIPAA, Code of Ethics, Accreditations Agencies

Question 1

In which way should patient confidentiality be maintained?

Answer 1

• Orally
• Written
• Electronically

Question 2

Before disclosing any information about patients personal health to another individual not directly on the case, what should be obtained?

Answer 2

Written Consent

Question 3

How much access does the patient have to their medical records?

Answer 3

Patients have the right to access all of their medical records

Question 4

What is Altruism?

Answer 4

Acting in the best interest of the patient over our own (PT’s) interest.

Question 5

What is Autonomy?

Answer 5

Pt shall provide all necessary information to allow patient to make their own informed decision about their care

• Patients have the right to refuse any treatment

Question 6

What is Professional Judgement?

Answer 6

PT is accountable for making sound professional judgements

Question 7

What is Beneficence?

Answer 7

Doing good to others including moral obligation

Question 8

Who is responsible for the Accreditation of Hospitals, SNF, Home Health agencies, PPO, HMO and mental institutions

Answer 8

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JACHO)

• Determines minimum standards are met at a hospital to maintain accreditation and prevent negligence in patient care

Question 9

Who is responsible for the accreditation of free standing rehabilitation programs/facilities?

Answer 9

Commissions of Accreditation Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

• Assuring minimum standards are met by the rehabilitation clinics to maintain accreditation and safety of patients

Question 10

Which organization is responsible for determining amount of reimbursement by medicare?

Answer 10

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Question 11

Which organization is responsible for determining the safety of the work environment?

Answer 11

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Question 12

During documentation what is the most appropriate way to correct a mistake?

Answer 12

Mistakes should be striked out with single line and then initialed and dated by the therapist

Question 13

What team type is considered to be the most effective in today’s healthcare system?

Answer 13

Interdisciplinary Teams

Question 14

When sharing information, as per HIPPA, how much information should be given?

Answer 14

Must be the minimum needed for immediate purpose

Question 15

What is IDEA?

Answer 15

Individuals with Disabilities Act:

• Ensures that children with disabilities receive appropriate and free public education

Question 16

Under IDEA what is established in schools?

Answer 16

Early Childhood Intervention Programs

• For children with developmental delays
• Infants or toddlers at risk for developing delays
• Provisions of necessary adaptive equipment

Question 17

Are the use of restraints temporary or permanent?

Answer 17

Considered temporary, not to be used for an indefinite amount of time.

Question 18

How often should a patient on restraints be checked?

Answer 18

Checked on, every 30 minutes

Question 19

Which age groups are PTs/PTA mandated to report neglect and or abuse?

Answer 19

• Children
• Elderly
• Disabled

(IN ALL 50 STATES)

Question 20

What age is considered for elder abuse or neglect?

Answer 20

50 years or older

Question 21

What is negligence?

Answer 21

Failure to do what a reasonably competent practitioners would have done under similar circumstances.

Question 22

What must occur to find a practitioner negligent?

Answer 22

Harm must have occured to the patient