Module 17 Flashcards
What information is protected under HIPPA?
Any identifying health information including a patient’s past, present, and future medical or mental condition or state, any health care services received, and any payment of health care services.
What kind of identifying information does HIPPA protect?
A. Read and Written information
B. Spoken & Heard information
C. All of it
C. All of it
Who investigates complaints of broken HIPPA laws?
The office of civil rights
What can happen if a HIPPA complaint is found sound and valid after investigation?
The provider must submit a plan of correction and may have to pay large fines.
When are residents of long-term care facilities given a copy of their rights?
A. Upon admission to the health care facility
B. They aren’t given copies, they are available upon request
A. Upon admission
True or False: Residents in long-term care facilities have the right to choose their own wake up and sleep schedule and are not forced to follow the regular schedule of the health care facility.
True
What are some of the responsibilities of an Ombudsman?
*conflict resolution regarding resident rights and care
*teaching residents, families, and the public about long-term care resident rights
*advocating for quality care
*promoting resident councils
If the concern is not remedied with the use of an ombudsman, a complaint can be submitted to __________.
CDPH (California Department of Public Health)
Who develops the Care Plan?
The nurse
True or False: If you notice that the Care Plan is not up-to-date, you as the CNA have the responsibility to update it.
False, the Care Plan can only be updated by the nurse, you however, have the responsibility and duty to orally report any changes or updates to the nurse, and the nurse will change the Care Plan.
What can happen to you, the CNA, if you do not follow the Care Plan?
Choosing not to follow the Care Plan means you are choosing to refuse one or more delegated tasks, and this will put you at risk of losing your certification and job.
True or False: You should only report abuse if you are sure that it is happening, if you report suspected abuse and it turns out it is not, you may harm the reputation of the health care worker involved.
False, you should report abuse whether you are sure or it is suspected.
True or False: When witnessing abuse on a resident/patient, what is the FIRST thing you should do?
Ensure the safety of the resident/patient
True or False: Failing to report abuse may result in you losing your CNA certification.
True
What should you do if you report abuse to the nurse and the nurse does not follow up on this issue?
You should contact the director of the facility or/and encourage the resident to speak to the ombudsman.
