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PT Corporations Flashcards

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1
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Name of corporations should be in compliance with what?

A

Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act

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What does the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act also known as?

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PTBC

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T/F: Each shareholder, director and office of PT corporation shall be a licensed person.

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TRUE

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4
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Do shareholders need to be PT’s? and why?

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NO!

As long as the total # of shares given to non-physical therapists does not exceed 49%. PT’s should own at least 51% of its shares

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5
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Name other professionals who can own shares.

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  • Doctors
  • Psychologists
  • Acupunturists
    -OT
    -SLP
    -RN
  • PA
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6
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If there is only 1 shareholder, what can they appoint themselves?

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President and Treasurer

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7
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What is required if there are 2 shareholders?

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President, VP, Secretary, and Treasurer

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If there are 2 more shareholders and 1 becomes disqualified or passes away, the shares will be sold and transferred to the company no later than:

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  • 6 months following death
  • 90 days after disqualification
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9
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Topical medications can be administered by PT through:

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  • direct application
  • Iontophoresis (electrical)
    -Phonophoresis (US)
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10
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T/F: PT’s cannot prescribe meds.

A

TRUE

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11
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Name the PT approved topical medications:

A
  • Bactericidal
  • Debriding
  • Topical Anethetic Agents
    -Anti-inflammatory
    -Antispasmotic
  • Adrenocoricoidal
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How many PTA can PT supervise?

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2 PT assistants

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13
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Does the supervising PT need to work at the same location as the PTA?

A

No!

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14
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What is the supervising PT in charge of regarding the PTA?

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  • patient care
    -documentation
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What cant the PTA without the supervision of the PT?

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  • cant perform measurements, data collection or care prior to PT evaluation
  • document PT evaluation/reevaluation
    -write discharge summary
  • establish POC
  • write progress reports
  • be PT rep for meeting
    -supervise PT aide performing pt related tasks
    -provide treatment if PT holds management position
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16
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Can PTA be CI’s?

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Yes! as long as they are under supervision of the PT

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17
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Can PTA CI countersign for SPTA documentation?

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Yes! but it must be completed on the same day

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18
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How many aides can a PT supervise on patient-related tasks?

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1 aide

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19
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What is an example of a patient related task?

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Ther Ex

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20
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What are some non-patient related tasks?

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  • providing support for pt’s during gait
  • transfer training
  • housekeeping and clerical duties
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21
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How long are patient medical records kept for after discharge?

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7 years

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22
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How long are minors records kept for?

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1 year after the patient turns 18 years old

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23
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CI must countersign with what on all entries?

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Sign first and last name on ALL entries on the same day

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24
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How many days are given to PT to treat referring patient?

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45 calendar days or 12 visits

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25
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A signature and date is required upon the PT POC by whom?

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  • Medical Board of CA
    OR

Osteopathic Medical Board of CA

OR
- individual licensed practice podiatry

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T/F: Referrals cant be to individuals, institutions, or family members where a financial interest is present for the practitioner who is referring the patient.

A

TRUE

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27
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If referrals are violated the following consequences are initiated:

A
  • 5% of whole services provided
  • $5000
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T/F: A referral can be given for a good or service if there is no alternative provider within 25 miles or 40 minutes traveling time of the patient’s home.

A

TRUE

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29
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What is considered for anyone attempting to cheat on PT exam?

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Misdemeanor

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30
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The parties involved with cheating will be charged with paying what?

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$10,000 plus litigation fees

31
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**If unprofessional conduct occurs, a license can receive what?

A

Receive citation, denial or probation for not more than 12 months

32
Q

** Any licensed PT guilty of unprofessional conduct can be liable for what?

A
  • costs of investigation
    -prosecution associated with disciplinary action
33
Q

If the licensee is convicted of fraud related to WC or medi-cal, what will happen?

A

Automatic suspension

34
Q

T/F: A rebate cannot be collected in any form for a patient referral.

BONUS: how much will the licensee be charged and for how long?

A

TRUE

$2500 with 6 months imprisonment

35
Q

***Repeated excessive prescription is what?

A

Misdemeanor and will carry a fine of up to $600 and imprisonment for 180 days

36
Q

Who can investigate to determine if the requirements have been met?

A

Board

37
Q

Can the licensee petition to reinstate their license?

A

YES.
They must petition to the PTBC for reinstatement

38
Q

If a licensee decides to petition to PTBC for revoked/suspended license, how long must they wait?

A

Unprofessional Conduct - 3 YEARS

Early Termination of a Probation - 2 YEARS

Modification of a mental health or physical condition - 1 YEAR

NO petition will be given to those who commit a criminal offense

39
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***How many recommendations does each petition require?

A

2 recommendations are required by the PT who knows the individual and who is aware of their disciplinary actions

40
Q

What happens when a letter of reprimand is issued?

A

15 days to accept of refute

41
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***Who is the exception to expedited license reinstatement?

A

Military honorably discharged and military spouses

42
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When will Letter of Reprimand be notified to licensee?

A

30 days prior to the intended issuance of the letter

43
Q

Board will deny any PT or PTA if they are a what?

A

Registered Sex Offender

44
Q

How many members are in the PTBC rehab evaluation committee?

A

3 members

45
Q

How long can the PTBC rehab eval members serve?

A

4 years

46
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How long do the members of the PTBC rehab eval committee be free from substance abuse?

A

3 years prior

47
Q

What is the Substance Abuse Rehab Program also called?

A

Diversion Program

48
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What type of admission is the Diversion Program?

A

Voluntary admission by the clinician

49
Q

Is the participation fee covered or not covered for the Diversion Program?

A

covered by participants

50
Q

The following are termination of the program criteria:

A
  • completion of program
  • participant does not comply with rules
  • not complying with safety regulations
51
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** T/F: Any person who holds themself as a PTA without appropriate licensing by the PTBC is guilty of a misdemeanor. This can be up to $1000 fine or imprisonment for 6 months.

A

TRUE

52
Q

** How long before the citation is removed from record?

A

5 years

53
Q

Administrative fines are not less than _________ and no more than _______.

A

not less than $100

no more than $2,500

54
Q

***Do admin fines increase up to $5000 if board decides if licensee has more than 1 violation?

A

YES!

55
Q

What are the next steps of disputing a citation?

A

formal meeting will be held within 30 days of citation

within 10 days of citation, informal meeting will occur with board exec officer

56
Q

What is an order of abatement?

A

cease and desist AKA stop and modify what you are doing

57
Q

Who are mandatory reporters?

A

A person who has a regular contact with vulnerable individuals is legally required to report when abuse is observed

58
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PT’s are the mandated reporters and report:

A

self-harm, injury from firearm, elder abuse, child and spousal abuse

59
Q

What is a form of abuse?

A

Neglect

60
Q

LPT should make initial report by _________ immediately and send ____________ report within _________ working days for an injury and ________ hours for suspected child abuse.

A

TELEPHONE

WRITTEN

2 WORKING DAYS

36 HOURS

61
Q

When making a report, report should include:

A
  • name of victim
  • location
  • extent of injury
    -identity of alleged abuser
62
Q

** Failure to report is considered what?

A

MISDEMEANOR

63
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**Failure to report to board within 30 days is considered?

A

Unprofessional Conduct

64
Q

Advertising may include the following:

A
  • Name of practitioner
  • Addresses
  • Telephone #
  • Languages
    -Statement of Office Hours
65
Q

Do not use the following words on advertisment:

A

” as low as”

“and up to”

“lowest prices”

66
Q

What size font should name tags have?

A

18 point font

67
Q

** PT should give patient the following forms to be completed:

  • Treatment expectations
    -Patient rights
    -How to file a complaint
    -How to verify a license
A

TRUE

68
Q

How long must you notify board of address or name change?

A

30 days

69
Q

The board has how many days from submission of applicant to inform the applicant the status?

A

30 days

70
Q

When is the earliest date the applicant can re-apply for a license after being revoked due to felony?

A

1 year from effected date of decision

71
Q

How much is charged for late renewal?

A

$150 and duplicate wall certificate charges $50

72
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SAMPLE: A licensee completed a continuing education course in 2018. What is the earliest year that the record of attendance can be discarded?

A

A. 2020
B. 2021
C. 2022
D. 2023

73
Q

Which is true regarding the PT license application status?

A

A supervising PT shall keep a letter verifying the status of an applicant during clinical practice

74
Q

Which of the statements are true regarding PT who is in a drug diversion program?

A

The participant shall be responsible for the fee associated with the program.

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