Risk Management
This is defined as the reduction of the potential for injury.
Risk management
Unlawful touching of a person that causes harm
Battery
FERPA protects the privacy of what?
Student education records
Care provider has total disregard for the safety of others.
Gross Negligence
The degree of care, skill, and diligence an equally trained person would perform.
Standard of Care
There is inherent risk of injury in every _______ which is why athletes must sign informed consent forms.
sport
Patients
Failure to perform proper care or treatment.
Nonfeasance
This form tells if the athlete has any pre-existing injuries or illnesses that the sports med staff should know.
Pre-Participation Physical Exam (PPE)
The acronym S.A.F.E is used to reduce the risk of legal issues for sports medicine teams. What does each letter stand for?
S- Supervision
A- Aid
F- Facilities
E- Equipment
This is a written standard for conduct, behavior, and moral philosophy.
Code of ethics
The acronym FERPA stands for what?
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
When the care provider commits an act that is the care provider's responsibility to perform, but uses the wrong procedures.
Misfeasance
Wrongful act for which the person can sue for compensation
Tort
This form tells parents of the risks their child may face while playing a sport.
Risk Acknowledgement or Risk acknowledgement/ consent to participate form
The degree of care skill and diligence an equally qualified caregiver would provide.
Standard of care
HIPAA stands for...
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
The care provider performs an act that is not their responsibility or within their standard of care.
Malfeasance
This document outlines rules ensuring the rights of all receiving treatment from a health professional.
Patient's Bill of Rights
This helps protect the involved parties from legal action is something happens.
Good documentation or record keeping
Care provider has total disregard for safety of others
Gross negligence
As long as athletic trainers don't bill students for services or provide treatment to non-students, record confidentiality is governed by.....
FERPA
Negligence performed within a professional relationship.
Malpractice
Formal set of guidelines and principles that define expected behaviors within an organization
Code of Conduct