Professionalism and Ethics

1

100

Grace periods for parents. 

What is 15 minutes? 

200

Being Respectful, understanding, flexible, and giving notice in writing or email 

What is professional communication? 

300

Nick names, lessons, diagnosis, identifiable info and name.  

What is personal information? 

400

Forbidden by the ethics that govern our positions, They make it difficult to maintain boundaries and impact their judgement.  

What is Dual relationships? 

500

Parent is dropping off a client and has stepped into the lobby. The lobby is full of technicians talking about their clients. The technicians in the lobby continue to talk. The BT with the client drop off gathers needed information from the parent. During this time another client enters and the BT tells him hello by name. The parent tells the BT that they really enjoyed seeing them last night at the house. 

What is dual relationships, and breaking confidentiality rules.  

2

100

Technician is on time, ready to go, before the client arrives. 

What is punctual? 

200

Private conversations, concerns, progress, future goals, and help. 

What is a mentor meeting? 

300

Taking a deep breath, pausing before leaving, adjusting attitude (Not showing stress) and choose your words carefully. 

What is communicating with families on days where behavior excesses were your focus? 

400

Sexual relationships, friendships, outside employment, accepting money or gifts (over 10), any form of barter and caregiver of patient is your doctor, dentist 

What constitutes a dual relationship? 

500

The supervisor is out at Target off the clock. A BT the supervisor works with comes over and says hello. While talking a client they both know runs up to them with their parents to say hello. The parent greets the both of them. They have a short chat and say goodbyes. 

What is an appropriate response in a public location? 

3

100

Patient, BT schedules, and tardiness.

What is the OMs job? 

200

Complaints, problems with programming. 

Who is Supervisor? 

300

Wake up time, mood, last meal, snacks, drink, diaper changes/potty trips or activities. 

What is needed information for session? 

400

Not giving out the following: Your personal info, personal discussions, correspondence after hours, not providing extra services, driving patients, or discussion of client cases. 

What is setting boundaries? 

500

A behavior technician is out at Costco. They hear a familiar laugh and see a client they often play with at the clinic during working hours. They go over to the client and his parents. They greet them and start talking to the parent about how much they adore their child. 

What is a break in confidentiality? (Note it is the parent and patient right to choose who knows about therapy and who does not.) 

4

100

cancelations, changes in schedule, or mistakes in schedules. 

Who is Kim? 

200

Scores on lessons, lessons worked on, potty times, diaper changes, reinforcement, activities engaged in, replacement behaviors learning. 

What is relevant information to give the parent? 

300

Treating others as you would like to be treated. 

What is the golden rule? 

400

Physical injury, neglect, cruelty or unjustifiable punishment, sexual abuse or exploitation, failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter medical care or supervision. 

What is child abuse and neglect? 

500

The OM has had to make a quick change in schedule per a family members request. The OM becomes very busy with other cancelations, however they put the change in the schedule 6 hours before the persons session starts. The OM forgets to tell the tech. The tech shows up at the right time and does their session. Then the next day the tech asks the OM what had happen with the schedule change. They just wanted to see if it was a permeant schedule change or temporary. 

What is communicating appropriately with the OM? 

5

100

Logos, band names, emblems, statements, short transparent, tight, reviling, long dangly earing rings,  bracelets, necklaces, opened toe shoes or sandals.  

What is not to be worn at CARD. 

200

Discussions, asking permission, talking separately, talking about programming, and inviting to conversation.

What is talking with the patient? 

300

Initiating communication with patients outside of CARD or working hours. 

What is a breach in client confidentiality? 

400

36 hours, supervisor, OM, GCM, 

What is protocol for reporting abuse? 

500

A technician is taking a client to the bathroom and they notice bruising on the clients hips, buttocks, and arms. The BT fills out the before accident form and asks the parent to sign it. The parent signs the paper with the reasoning that the client slipped off the couch. The BT writes it down and leaves it on the OM's desk. 

What is NOT following protocol for being a mandated reporter?