Admissions
What type of hospitalization is used for immediate crises?
What is Emergency Involuntary Hospitalization?
What right allows a patient to make decisions about their own treatment?
What is the right to participate in care planning?
Which case emphasized the right to community-based treatment for individuals with mental illness?
What is Olmsted v. L.C.?
What is the primary reason for using restraint on a patient?
What is to prevent harm against themselves and others?
In most states, who is required to report suspected child abuse?
What is mandated reporters?
What type of admission is used when a patient requests to enter a facility voluntarily?
What is voluntary admission?
What is one right a patient has under the 1964 Hospitalization Act?
What is the right to treatment in a humane environment?
What is a mandated reporter and what can they report?
What is child abuse, elder abuse, physical, psychological, and emotional abuse?
How often must the use of restraints be reviewed by a physician?
What is every 24 hours?
Which population is protected under elder abuse laws?
What is those who are 65 years or older?
Name one criterion for temporary involuntary hospitalization.
What is an immediate threat to self or others?
Can a patient refuse medication, and what must the healthcare provider do?
What is yes, and the refusal must be documented?
Which case established the duty to warn potential victims?
What is the Tarasoff case
How frequently must staff document a patient's condition while in restraints?
What is every 15-30 minutes
What constitutes dependent adult abuse?
What is neglect or exploitation of adults who cannot protect themselves?
What is the main purpose of observational hospitalization?
What is to assess a patient’s mental state?
What is the legal implication if a patient's rights are violated?
What is potential for a lawsuit or civil penalties?
What are the potential legal issues associated with inappropriate restraint use?
What is claims of battery, false imprisonment, or negligence?
What should be done before using seclusion?
What is attempting less restrictive alternatives?
What are the consequences of failing to report suspected abuse?
What is civil penalties and potential criminal charges?
Describe the process of involuntary outpatient commitment.
What is ongoing treatment mandated by the court for a patient not in immediate danger?
Explain the right to informed consent in psychiatric care.
What is the right to understand the treatment and its risks before agreeing?
How did the Olmsted v. L.C. ruling impact mental health policy?
What is it mandated less restrictive treatment options?
Describe the ethical concerns regarding the use of seclusion and restraint.
What is the conflict between safety and the right to a least restrictive environment?
Describe the legal protections for individuals who report abuse in good faith.
What is immunity from liability for the reporter?