Unit 2 Flashcards
2.0 Behavior analysts’ responsibility to clients
Operate in the best interest of the client
2.01 Accepting clients
Only accept clients outside of your area of expertise after training and supervision
2.02 Responsibility
Create a hierarchy of responsibility to all parties involved and advocate for the primary (top) client
2.03 Consultation
Create consultations and cooperate with other professionals in the best interest of the client
2.04 Third-party involvement
Clarify roles and services with all parties, resolve all conflicts in client’s best interest
2.05 Rights and prerogatives of clients
Support clients’ rights, provide current credentials, inform of right to complain, obtain consent to record
2.06 Maintaining confidentiality
Client information only discussed in professional settings and with those involved
2.07 Maintaining records
Follow the Code and the law when storing and disposing of client records
2.08 Disclosures
Only provide confidential client information by consent or required by law
2.09 Treatment/intervention efficacy
Advocate for scientifically supported treatments and necessary services
2.10 Documenting Professional Work and Research
Document all work for later use or for use by other professionals
2.11 Records and Data
Retain records for at least 7 years and ensure they are updated for possible transition
2.12 Contacts, fees, and financial arrangements
Signed contract of responsibilities of all parties (fees for services, billing arrangements, etc.)
2.13 Accuracy in billing reports
Provide accurate information of services, fees, service provider, and relevant outcomes
2.14 Referrals and fees
Do not accept or give money for referrals and provide referral options to clients
2.15 Interrupting or discontinuing services
Plan for unexpected interruptions and assist with transition of services
Informed consent
Service recipient gives explicit permission before any services are provided
3 elements of informed consent
Capacity
Information
Voluntariness
Capacity
Ability to express clear choice, make rational decisions and acquire knowledge
Information
Informed of procedures, benefits/risks, and right to withdraw consent
Voluntariness
No coercion or duress in obtaining consent
Legal competence
The individual is the age of majority and has not been identified as incompetence
3 considerations for determining level of formality of consent
Risk
Irreversibility
Intrusiveness
3 levels of formality of consent
Implied
Oral
Written/recorded
3.0 Assessing behavior
Only conduct assessments based on the current research
3.01 Behavior-analytic assessment
Select based on client needs/environmental variables and use for decision-making when creating BIP
3.02 Medical consultation
Seek medical assistance (from a physician) for possible medical issue
3.03 Behavior-analytic assessment consent
Explain assessment fully and obtain written consent to conduct
3.04 Explaining assessment results
Explain assessment results in every-day language and avoid jargon
3.05 Consent-client records
Obtain written consent before giving and receiving client records for assessment purposes
