NAB 101 - 200 Flashcards
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What is “Plegia”?
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Plegia means paralysis
2
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What is Paraplegia?
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Paraplegia is paralyzed from the waist down
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What is quadriplegia?
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Quadriplegia means paralyzed from the neck down
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What is Hemiplegia?
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Hemiplegia means paralyzed on one side of the body
5
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What does FMLA stand for?
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FMLA stands for family medical leave act
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How long do you have to work for an employer to be eligible for FMLA?
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Must work 12 months or 1250 hours to be eligible for FMLA
7
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How many compensatory hours can you accrue each year?
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Cannot accrue more than 240 compensatory hours each year (this is time off to compensate overtime exempt employees for hours they work and are not paid time and a half).
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True or False – the employer must provide an employee paid leave while on FMLA?
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False the employer is not required to provide paid leave while on FMLA. You can be required to use up any vacation and sick leave before you go to unpaid status.
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True or False – the employer is not required to pay for health insurance premiums while an employee is on FMLA?
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False – the employer is required to pay for health insurance premiums while an employee is on FMLA. You must pay it back if you do not return to work.
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True or False – If an employee worked 11 months and 1300 hours they would not be entitled to FMLA because they need to work 12 months to qualify?
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False – they worked more than 1250 hours and that qualifies them for FMLA.
11
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The administrator of a facility is considered ________ and may not be entitled to paid overtime pay?
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The administrator of a facility is considered overtime exempt or salaried. Salaried employees do not punch a clock
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An exempt employee would or would not be entitled to over time pay?
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An exempt employee is not entitled to over time pay
13
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An employee who punches in on a time clock is considered _______ for purposes of over time pay?
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An employee who punches in on a time clock is considered hourly or non-exempt
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A salaried employee would or would not be entitled to overtime pay?
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A salaried employee is not entitled to overtime pay
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An hourly employee is or is not an overtime exempt employee?
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An hourly employee is not an overtime exempt employee. They must be paid overtime
16
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What is Respondent Superior?
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MUST KNOW THIS - Respondent Superior means the superior must respond for the inferior or servant. The employer must pay for injury or damage to third persons caused by employees.
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What is the federal employer liability Act?
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The federal employer liability Act says the employer must pay for the medical bills and lost time for a worker injured on the job
18
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Which entity licenses nursing homes?
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The state licenses each nursing home
19
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Which entity certifies nursing homes for Medicaid and Medicare?
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The CMS certifies nursing homes to be a provider for Medicaid and Medicare
20
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If a facility is subject to a federal survey; which type of tag would they receive? (F or N or K tag)
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A facility subject to a federal survey would receive an F tag or Federal Tag
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If a facility is subject only to a state survey which type of tag would they receive? (F or N or K tag)
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A facility subject only to a state survey would receive an N tag or Non-Federal tag)
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If a facility had any life safety violations; which type of tag would they receive? (F or N or K tag)
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A facility with life safety violations would receive a K tag
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Which federal agency administers Medicare and Medicaid contracts?
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The CMS administers Medicare and Medicaid contracts
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What do we mean by substandard care?
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Substandard care means a resident was harmed and is a class 3 or 4 violation
25
How often do business file business taxes?
Businesses file business taxes quarterly while individuals file annually
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Which tax form do businesses use to file FICA and workers compensation taxes?
Businesses use form 941 file FICA and workers compensation taxes
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Which tax form do employers provide employees at the end of year that is a statement of their wages and taxes paid?
Employees are provided a W-2 that is a statement of their wages and taxes paid
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Which tax form do you fill out to declare your tax individual exemptions?
Each employee fills out a Form W-4 to declare number of exemptions
29
Which law requires workers to complete an I-9?
The Immigration law requires workers to complete an I-9
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How many days does the I-9 need to be completed from the date of hire?
Must complete the I-9 within 3 days of hire
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Which federal law requires employers to pay their employees a minimum federal wage?
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to pay their employees a minimum federal wage.
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What does SMDA stand for?
SMDA means Safe Medical Devices Act
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How many days do you have to report any injuries from a medical device?
You have 10 days to report any injuries from a medical device
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Who do you report injuries to related to any medical device?
Must report injuries from medical devices to the manufacturer and the FDA
35
What is the difference between a power of attorney and a durable power of attorney?
A power of attorney is for financial matters only and a durable power of attorney can be for both financial and health care decisions as well.
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If a person were declared not competent to make their own decisions by a court; who would make decisions for that individual?
A guardian would make decisions for a person declared not competent by a court
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What is a living will?
A living will specifies whether an individuals wants artificial life prolonging measures if they cannot sustain bodily functions on their own
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What does the PSDA stand for?
PSDA stands for the Patient Self Determination Act
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What does the PSDA require a facility to do?
The PSDA requires a facility to inform a resident they have the right to make an advanced directive but cannot require them to do so
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How many years do you have to keep the OSHA medical records?
Must keep OSHA medical records for the course of employment plus 30 years
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You must enter all injuries into the OSHA summary log of occupational injuries and illnesses with in how many days?
Must enter all injuries into the OSHA summary log of occupational injuries and illnesses within 7 days
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Which types of injuries must be reported to OSHA?
Must report any injuries that require medical attention or lost time
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How do you report injuries to OSHA?
You enter most injuries into the summary log and supplemental log of injuries and illnesses within 6 days. If several workers are hospitalized or killed then you must call within 8 hours
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How many employees do you need to be subject to the OSHA injury reporting requirement?
Need 11 employees to be subject to the OSHA injury reporting requirement
45
Who requires a safety committee?
OSHA requires the safety committee
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How often must the safety committee meet?
The safety committee must meet monthly
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How often must the quality assurance committee per OBRA 1987?
The quality assurance committee must meet quarterly
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Who requires nursing home staff to use universal precautions?
OSHA requires nursing home staff to use universal precautions
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What is the difference between universal precautions and standard precautions?
Universal precautions are gloves and a gown and handwashing and standard precautions means total body protection and involves a gown; face mask; gloves and head covering
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What does the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Program require an employer to do?
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Program requires a written plan in case of exposure
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What is the focus of the OSHA Hazard communication standard?
The Hazard communication standard focuses on the MSDS
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What do we mean by an “employee’s right to know”?
An “employee’s right to know” means the MSDS
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True or False – OSHA requires employees to have a physical exam?
OSHA does requires employees to have a physical exam
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If 153 is true; what physical exam does OSHA require employees to have post hire but before they work with any residents?
OSHA requires a TB test and vaccination against Hepatitis B
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How often do workers have to have a physical exam?
Workers need annual TB test and offer Hepatitis B exam
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What is the OSHA general duty clause?
OSHA general duty clause requires employers to provide workers a safe workplace
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If 3 or more workers are hospitalized or killed; how must you notify OSHA and within what timeframe? How long do you have?
If 3 or more workers are hospitalized or killed; how must you notify OSHA and within 8 hours by telephone
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What does HIPAA stand for?
HIPAA Stands for Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act
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What did HIPAA require when first passed?
HIPAA makes a workers insurance portable by limiting the period of time a workers new insurance company can refuse to cover pre-existing conditions to 12 months
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Which federal labor law required employers to bargain collectively with unions?
The Wagner Act requires employers to bargain collectively with unions.
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Which federal law prohibited federal courts from issuing an order preventing unions from striking?
The Norris LaGuardia Act prohibits federal courts from issuing an order preventing unions from striking
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Which federal law created the National Labor Relations Board?
The Taft Hartley Act created the National Labor Relations Board
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163 A union must give employers ____ days notice before they can strike.
A union must give employers 10 days notice before they can strike
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Must provide ____ days notice of an intent to change an existing union contract.
Must provide 90 days notice of an intent to change an existing union contract
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Employers must provide employees training in any changes in OSHA laws within ____ days.
Employers must provide employees training in any changes in OSHA laws within 90 days
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A nursing home may can only have ___ bargaining units.
A nursing home may have 2_ bargaining units
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The _____ must approve any bargaining unit.
The National Labor Relations Board must approve any bargaining unit
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The nursing home bargaining units may only represent which employees?
Can only have 2 bargaining units – professional and non professional
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The president may halt a union strike for how many days?
The president may halt a union strike for 80 days
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What is the only thing an employer or manager may tell workers about the benefits of a union?
A manager tell workers how they feel about a union but they cannot ay anything else or ask any questions about union participation of meetings or donate monehy ot a union
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What is a mission statement?
A mission statement is simply the purpose of a corporation
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Which document is the governance of a corporation?
The by-laws are the governance of a corporation – by these laws we govern
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Which document is filed with the state to form a corporation?
The certificate of incorporation is filed with the state to form a corporation
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Which document details the name of a corporation; the officers and directors; the number and amount of stock to be issued; and how the corporation will be run?
The by-laws details the name of a corporation; the officers and directors; the number and amount of stock to be issued; and how the corporation will be run
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Who has ultimate legal responsibility for the operation of a nursing home?
The governing body has ultimate legal responsibility for the operation of a nursing home
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Who has responsibility for the day-to- day operation of a nursing home?
The administrator has responsibility for the day-to- day operation of a nursing home
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Who must supervise union elections?
The National Labor Relations Board must supervise union elections
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Who must make the critical decisions for a nursing home?
The governing body must make the critical decisions for a nursing home
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Who must approve the budget for a nursing home?
The governing body must approve the budget for a nursing home
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Who must implement facility policies in a nursing home?
The governing body must implement facility policies in a nursing home
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Who must develop the mission statement for a nursing home?
The governing body must develop the mission statement for a nursing home
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What question or questions can you ask a job applicant about their prior criminal background?
Have you ever been convicted – cannot ask you have ever been arrested
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What questions can you ask a job applicant about their health?
Can they do the tasks of the job – show them the job description
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Who must determine if a job applicant requires special accommodation under the ADA?
A physician must determine if a job applicant requires special accommodation under the ADA
85
Under HIPAA; can the new insurance company preclude coverage for John’s heart condition; which is a pre-existing condition; and if so; for how long?
John Smith was newly hired by ABC nursing home today. John came from another nursing home where he participated in the company’s major medical plan. John’s new health insurance plan with his new employer will become effective in 90 days. John has a serious heart condition and is worried about having continuous coverage to pay for his expensive monthly health bills., The new insurance company can preclude coverage for pre-existing conditions for up to 12 months
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Under HIPAA; can the new insurance company preclude coverage for John’s heart condition; which is a pre-existing condition; and if so; for how long?
John Smith was newly hired by ABC nursing home today. John came from another nursing home where he participated in the company’s major medical plan. John’s new health insurance plan with his new employer will become effective in 90 days. John has a serious heart condition and is worried about having continuous coverage to pay for his expensive monthly health bills., The new insurance company can preclude coverage for pre-existing conditions for up to 12 months
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How could John secure insurance coverage for his medical expenses during his 90 day probationary period and during any period of time coverage would be excluded under his new policy?
John Smith was newly hired by ABC nursing home today. John came from another nursing home where he participated in the company’s major medical plan. John’s new health insurance plan with his new employer will become effective in 90 days. John has a serious heart condition and is worried about having continuous coverage to pay for his expensive monthly health bills., John can elect to continue coverage under COBRA under his previous employers health plan for up to 12 months provided he pays the full cost of the insurance. John will most likely continue coverage for the 90 day probation period until new insurance become effective
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Under what circumstances would John be covered from day 1 by his new insurance plan without any exclusionary period?
John Smith was newly hired by ABC nursing home today. John came from another nursing home where he participated in the company’s major medical plan. John’s new health insurance plan with his new employer will become effective in 90 days. John has a serious heart condition and is worried about having continuous coverage to pay for his expensive monthly health bills., If John produced a certificate of coverage under COBRA then the new insurance plan has to cover John in full the day his coverage becomes effective
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What is the minimum time John would be entitled to COBRA?
John Smith was newly hired by ABC nursing home today. John came from another nursing home where he participated in the company’s major medical plan. John’s new health insurance plan with his new employer will become effective in 90 days. John has a serious heart condition and is worried about having continuous coverage to pay for his expensive monthly health bills., John can continue COBRA coverage for 18 months
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What is purpose for the COBRA and how would it help your employees if you had to counsel them upon termination of their employment and insurance benefits?
John Smith was newly hired by ABC nursing home today. John came from another nursing home where he participated in the company’s major medical plan. John’s new health insurance plan with his new employer will become effective in 90 days. John has a serious heart condition and is worried about having continuous coverage to pay for his expensive monthly health bills., COBRA was designed to allow workers with pre-existing conditions to move from one employer to another without losing insurance coverage for pre-existing conditions. With the certificate of coverage John is covered in full by his new employer
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What is a facility policy?
A facility policy is a broad statement of a goal
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Why do we have policies for everything we do in a nursing home?
The purpose for policies and procedures to provide guidance to staff to allow the facility to run 24 hours a day even when managers are not physically present in the building.
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What is a procedure?
A procedure is a step by step description on how to implement a policy
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If a resident was harmed because a nurse gave the resident the wrong medication; which insurance policy would cover you?
Professional Liability insurance will cover you if a resident was harmed because a nurse gave
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If an employee damages the facility van resulting in costly repairs; which insurance policy would cover you?
Auto insurance will cover the facility if an employee damages the facility van
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If a nursing aide punches a visiting family member; causing serious injury; which insurance policy will cover you?
General liability insurance will cover the facility ff a nursing aide punches a visiting family member; causing serious injury
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If a wind storm blows the roof off the facility; which insurance policy would cover you?
Property insurance with cover a facility if a wind storm blows the roof off the facility
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An electric power transformer blows up down the block; and your facility loses power for a week and you lose $100;000 in income. Which insurance policy would cover you?
Business interruption insurance will cover a facility if an electric power transformer blows up down the block; and your facility loses power for a week and you lose $100;000 in income.
99
Some one breaks into the facility safe and steals $1000. Which insurance policy will cover you?
Burglary insurance will cover a facility if someone breaks into the facility safe and steals $1;000
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The CEO is sued by shareholders for mismanaging the company and losing money. Which policy will cover you?
Officers and Directors insurance will cover a facility if the CEO is sued by shareholders for mismanaging the company and losing money
