Safety and Professional Responsibility Flashcards
1
Q
Types of infection precautions include:
A
Airborne - mask eg. chickenpox, measles, TB
Contact - cloves and gown eg. Salmonella, scabies, pressure ulcers
Droplet: mask e. Influenza, pertussis, common cold
2
Q
HIPAA
A
Health insurance portability and accountability act - make it easier for people to keep health insurance and protect the confidentiality of healthcare information
3
Q
ADA
A
Americans with disabilities act - prohibits discrimination in all places open to the general public.
4
Q
OSHA
A
Regulations to ensure safe work environment
5
Q
Minimal door width as per ADA
A
32 inches
6
Q
Maximal ramp incline as per ADA
A
8.3% or 1:12 Rise:Run
7
Q
What is the IEP
A
Individualised education plan - therapy fits into this
8
Q
What is battery
A
Intentional touching of a person without consent
