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201 exam 1
Legal and your responsibility
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what are RCW's | laws, has gone through legislation and been passed as a law, has repercussions when broken |
| what are WAC's | rules, outline of how to self govern, not always repercussions when not followed |
| UDA | uniform disciplinary act |
| what RCW's pertain to PT | 18.74 |
| what WAC's pertain to PT | 246-915 |
| good Samaritan law (RCW) | 4.24.300 Render aid in emergency situation, act on behalf of the victim Keep CPR and first aid updated Use common sense DO NOT do anything you are not trained, educated or credentialed to do Caution when not operating under your malpractice coverage |
| who posses the standards of ethical conduct for PTA's, from the APTA | house of delegates |
| who has to follow standards to ethical conduct? | everyone, even if you are not an APTA member |
| when can you help someone under the good samaratin law? | when they are unconscious, if they refuse help while conscious and then go unconscious you can help. you cannot help if they remain conscious and refuse aid. |
| can you treat someone in another state? | not unless the state has a compact license, you also may not be able to treat them if your malpractice insurance doesn't apply to other settings/states |
| HIPAA | health insurance portability and accountability act |
| legal responsibilities as a PTA | Report Unprofessional Conduct Maintain Licensure requirements Perform Standard of Care Know Practice Acts! Mandatory Reporting |
| when do you need to renew your license? | every year on your birthday |
| how much continuing ed do you need to have to keep an active license? | 24 hours every 2 years |
| practice acts | RCW laws- what we are allowed to do |
| 2 primary areas of mandatory reporting | Abuse/Neglect, False Imprisonment of children or vulnerable populations |
| vulnerable populations | 60 years of age or older with functional, physical, or mental inability to care for self; or 18 years of age or older who has a guardian; resides alternate living environment, receives HH. |
| what should you do if you suspect abuse/neglect (concrete evidence) | Contact local law enforcement, 911 and supervisor. |
| reasonable cause | a person witnesses or receives a credible written or oral report alleging abuse. < 48 hours, indicated mandatory reporting |
| signs of abuse in older populations that warrant mandatory reporting | them talking about someone taking their finances, pressure ulcers, over medicated/sedated |
| questionnaire for deciphering abuse in the elderly | hwalek-sengstock elder abuse screening test |
| child abuse/ neglect | physical injury, mental injury, sexual abuse, sexual explicit conduct, child molestation, sexual molestation, sexual exploitation, incest or maltreatment which indicate child is harmed. Neglect |
| intimate partner violence | Physical violence, sexual violence, threats, psychological violence, stalking |
| elder abuse/neglect | physical abuse, financial exploitation, abandonment, emotional abuse/sexual abuse or maltreatment which indicate vulnerable adult is harmed. Neglect |
| legal definition of neglect | a disregard of duty resulting from carelessness, indifference, or willfulness especially: a failure to provide a child under one's care with proper food, clothing, shelter, supervision, medical care, or emotional stability |
| how much does liability insurance cost? | HPSO – Annual fee $100-200 per year |
| negligence | failure to perform at a minimal acceptable level established to protect the public. leads to malpractice |
| what must a person prove if they are suing a provider | A legal duty of care was owed to the plaintiff The legal duty of care was breached or violated The breach of duty caused injury to the plaintiff The plaintiff suffered recognizable damages |
| what are statements in legal testimony | Information gathering, not under oath Establish information |
| what are depositions in legal testimony? | Written document of facts, sworn testimony of witnesses outside of court Legal representatives for both sides ask questions Prior to trial, trying to figure out if they can take a case to court |
| what is testifying in a legal testimony? | Trial in court Recount incident as you remember it Do not elaborate, answer questions. Documentation is submissible |
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