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100

IDT

What is 

Interdisciplinary Team?

100

Meet and, if possible, interview the resident prior to an IDT meeting for ____, or ____, or ____.

What is an IDT meeting for 

(1) The initial review of a proposed treatment intervention, or 

(2) The quarterly review of that intervention, or 

(3) A review upon a change in the resident’s condition necessitating a change in the proposed intervention?

100

In a non-emergency situation, the facility must provide the Initial Notice of an IDT review to the resident and the patient representative _____________.

What is 

at least five days prior to conducting the IDT review?

100

A competent person whose interests are aligned with a resident who has agreed to serve on an IDT pursuant to HSC 1418.8. This person may be a family member or friend.

What is 

a patient representative?

100

Where a facility submits a Request for PPR

What is 

CAPRIS?

200

PPR

What is 

Public Patient Representative?

200

Written notices from the facility to the resident regarding the IDT, resident’s medical and clinical records, and documentation of any prior expressions of the resident’s health care wishes

What are 

documents that the PPR shall review prior to participating in an IDT review?

200

This notice must be provided to the resident and patient representative for every IDT review held pursuant to HSC 1418.8.

What is 

the Notice of Outcome?

200

Facilities

What are 

skilled nursing facilities and intermediate care facilities?

200

Required journal types/topics to close a case

What are 

IDT Review Notes and Outcome journals?

300

CAPRIS

What is 

California Patient Representative Information System?

300

Identify and report any concerns regarding abuse and neglect of the resident to the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, the California Department of Public Health, and other appropriate organizations or agencies.

What is 

the PPR’s mandated reporting responsibility?

300

The  Notice of Failure to Conduct Timely IDT Review must be provided to the LTCPRP if the facility does not conduct an IDT review ____________.

What is 

within one week of the administration of the emergency medical intervention?

300

The resident’s attending physician, a registered professional nurse with responsibility for the resident, other appropriate staff in disciplines as determined by the resident’s needs, and a patient representative

Who 

must be included in an IDT convened pursuant to

HSC 1418.8(e)(1)?

300

Number of times a Request for PPR can be denied

What is 

once?

400

A form in which an individual: 

(1) Appoints a person or persons to make health care decisions for the individual if and when the individual loses capacity to make health care decisions; and/or

(2) Provides guidance or instructions for making health care decisions, typically in end-of-life situations

What is 

an AHCD, or Advance Health Care Directive?

400

Refer resident to appropriate legal services identified by LTCPRP and CDA Office of Legal Services only.

What is 

the responsibility of the PPR when a resident seeks judicial review pursuant to HSC 1418.8?

400

Except in case of emergency, the facility shall not take this action 

(1)  Until it has been reviewed and authorized by the IDT,

(2)  The resident and patient representative have received the Notice of Outcome, and 

(3)  The resident has had reasonable opportunity to seek judicial review.

What is 

administer the proposed medical intervention?

400

Legal Decision Maker

Who is a (name at least 4):

(1) A conservator 

(2) A person designated by a resident in an AHCD

(3) A person designated by resident as a surrogate pursuant to Probate Code 4600 and 4670 

(4) A person appointed by a court authorizing treatment pursuant to Probate Code 3200 

(5) A resident’s spouse or registered domestic partner 

(6) A parent or guardian of a resident who is a minor 

(7) A resident’s closest available relative or friend whom resident’s MD, NP, or PA reasonably believes has authority to make health decisions for the resident 

(8) Other person authorized by state or federal law?

400

Number of days a facility has to appeal a denial of Request for PPR

What is 

within 14 business days from the date of denial?

500

This form, which consists of a set of medical orders, can prevent unwanted or ineffective treatments, reduce patient suffering, and ensure that a patient’s wishes are honored

What is 

a POLST?

(Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment form) 

500

Factors to consider when participating in the IDT review of a proposed intervention

What are 

(1) the risks and benefits of the proposed intervention, and 

(2) any alternative interventions, and 

(3) whether the proposed intervention is consistent with the resident’s preferences or best approximation of preferences, if known, or 

(4) whether the proposed intervention appears consistent with the best interests of the resident?

500

The Emergency Intervention Notice must be submitted to the LTCPRP within 24 hours of administration of the intervention in these situations.

What are 

cases when the emergency results in the application of 

(1)  A medical intervention to treat severe and sustained emotional distress, or

(2) Physical restraints, or 

(3) Chemical restraints?

500

Emergency

What is 

a situation when a medical treatment is immediately necessary for 

(1) the preservation of life, 

(2) the prevention of serious bodily harm, 

(3) the alleviation of severe physical pain, or 

(4) the alleviation of severe and sustained emotional distress?

500

The earliest date that CAPRIS will allow for an "Original IDT" review of a prescribed intervention if the intake date is 04/14/2023

What is 

04/21/2023?

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