NELAW Flashcards
adequate pt records contain (5)
- pt ID
- Eval
- POC
- Tx record
- Discharge plan
approved education programs are approved by the Board based on the program’s accreditation by….
CAPTE of APTA or equivalent
supervision in which the supervising practitioner is physically present and immediately available
direct supervision
supervision either onsite or by means of telecommunication
general supervision
PTs may purchase, store, and administer ______ in compliance w/ Board of Pharmacy.
topical and aerosol medication
T/F Physical therapy includes: community reintegration, fabrication of adaptive, protective and supportive devices, nonsurgical debridement and integumentary protection techniques
True
PT scope of practice does not include…
making of a medical diagnosis
person who is trained under the direction of a PT and who performs tx related and non-tx related tasks
PT aide
____ are licensed and _____ are certified
PTs; PTAs
Student PTs/PTAs can practice PT under _____ of a PT/PTA
direct supervision
TF Someone in the armed forces or employed by the VA can practice PT w/out a license if their practice is limited to that service/employment
True
A person credentialed to practice PT in another jurisdiction may practice in NE if teaching/demoing PT and is in connection w/ an….
educational program w/in NE
TF Someone who has credentials in another state can practice in NE when providing PT to their athletic teams, organizations or performing arts companies while they are performing in the state.
True
TF A person employed by a school district and serving prek-12 grade requires NE credentials
False
Every applicant for PT license must present… (2)
- proof of completion of an approved ed program
2. completion of exam approved by board
For someone applying for a license who has been trained in a foreign country, what must be presented? (3)
- Completion of accredited program
- Proficiency in English
- Completion of exam approved by board
who approves programs for PT and PTA education and training based on accreditation by CAPTE?
Board of Physical Therapy
PTAs require _____ supervision in NE
general
PTAs may not (5)
- interpret referrals
- Develop POC
- Eval/re-eval
- Readjust POC (w/out PT consultation)
- Discharge
PTs may provide general supervision to how many PTAs?
no more than 2
TF PTs can establish a satellite office at which a PTA provides care w/out general supervision of the PT
False
PTs shall re-eval and review POC how often?
“on a regular basis”
TF PTAs may document services they provided w/out PT’s signature
True
PTAs may act as clinical instuctors to…
SPTAs
PTs must assume legal liability for PT and related services provided…
under their supervision
PTs must provide (5)
1. initial eval w/ doc 2 .periodic re-eval w/ doc 3. discharge doc including pt's response 4. accurate doc and billing 5. interventions requiring expertise
Who determines the appropriate use of PTAs and PT aides?
PTs
TF medical records contain personal and sensitive info that may do significant harm to a pt’s interests if improperly used or released
True
Medical records created by or under supervision of psychiatrist, psychologist or mental health practitioner
Mental health medical records
Who can determine if medical records should be withheld from pt due to not being in their best interest? (3)
- Physician,
- psychologist
- mental health practitioner
If authorization to access records does not have an expiration date, when will the authorization expire?
12 months
after receiving written request for records, providers have how long to provide records?
30 days
After receiving written request for records, the provider must either: make records available for examination during regular business hours, inform pt that records do not exist/can’t be found, or inform pt who has records no later than…
10 days
if records are delayed for any reason, pt must be informed in writing of the reason for delay no later than…
21 days after receiving request
providers can charge up to ____ as a handling fee for records requests
$20
providers may charge no more than ____ per page as a copying fee
50 cents
providers may not charge fee for records requests when used for…
disability or assistance applications
TF a provider may be held liable in damages to pt or other persons for disclosure of medical records
False
Credentials are renewed on….
Nov 1 on odd numbered years
PTs must complete _____ hours of cont Ed. PTAs must complete ______
20 hrs; 10 hrs
Completing the NELAW tutorial w/ 100% is required and is worth…
5hrs
Documentation for cont Ed includes (3)
- Signed certificate
- Course outline/brochure
- Completed NELAW tutorial documents
When presenting a course, what is required for it to count as cont Ed? (2)
- Course outline
2. Statement of qualifications to teach course
Applicants will be notified by department of scores within….
60 days
How soon can one reapply if failed?
Immediately
