Dress Code
True - if it does not impair staff's ability to successfully complete duties or pose as safety hazard
Platform/App to use when calling scheduling
Dialpad - no longer Fuze
Antecedent strategies for tantrums due to transitions
Priming, Timer, Visual Schedule, etc.
True or False: You can discuss your schedule with caregivers
False - Anything schedule related should be directed to scheduling team
Form to submit when participant is injured beyond first aid
Special Incident Report (SIR)
False - tattoos must be covered if it contains language, pictures or symbols that are considered offensive, harassing or discriminatory.
False - you hit the 1st start button as caregiver opens the door, and hit the 2nd button after session set up
Consequence Strategies for elopement from task
Follow through, modify the task, increase to most intrusive prompting, etc.
True or False: It is okay to share social media profiles with caregivers
False - this is unprofessional and can be a conflict of interest
Form to submit when associate is injured beyond first aid
Associate Incident Report
Attire considered "too casual"
Sweatpants, shorts, leggings, clothing with tears/holes, slippers, onesie, crocs, sandals, etc.
When to use BI Blocks?
Same day cancellation and you do not want to be re-routed to a sub session, when you have no sessions/admin scheduled maximum of two weeks out. Anything after two weeks -> RTO. BI Blocks affect guaranteed hours.
Antecedent Strategy for self-injurious behaviors - head banging due to sensory
Increase in active play for sensory input (i.e., trampoline jumps, vibration plate, squeezes, etc.), modifying the environment (i.e., having body pillow or foam mat ready), etc.
True or False: It is okay to explain to caregivers the reasoning of each program in BI scope.
True - to the best of your knowledge, it is okay to share what programs are in acquisition, why we are running programs, and how it is contrived. Anything outside of your scope/unsure about, redirect to CT.
Time to complete an SIR/AIR
A written report is submitted the same day to direct clinical team
True or False: You can wear jerseys/sports gear to work
True - but be cautious as it may be a conflict of interest with caregivers
When to submit RTO
Antecedent Strategies for biting behavior due to denied access
Prime, provide alternative options, keep distance, wear arm guard, have chewelry ready, etc.
True or False: You can participate and accept invites (i.e., birthday celebration, outings like the park/mall, sibling's chocolate fundraiser from school, church events, etc.) from caregivers.
False - this is unprofessional and can be a conflict of interest
A report you file based on your suspicions of abuse and neglect.
child protective services (CPS) report
True or False: BIs can wear acrylic, gel, press on nails
True - as long as it does not pose as a safety concern to participant or self
Hours BIs need to maintain part-time status during prime time
15 hours availability between Monday-Friday 3-7:30pm & Saturday 9am-1pm
Consequence strategies for tantrum behavior due to rigidity
Redirect to mand "all done" and redirect to another activity/tangible, increase flexibility in play (i.e., playing toys differently, moving toys around, etc.).
True or False: You can inform caregivers if your work environment is uncomfortable.
True - If you cannot appropriately complete your duties as a BI due to your work environment, it is okay to express it to caregivers (i.e., too hot -> fan/open window, allergies to pet, caregivers acting in a way that makes you uncomfortable or making uncomfortable comments, etc.).
Duration to file CPS report upon suspicious activity
Most states require that reports be made within 24 to 48 hours of forming a reasonable suspicion of abuse or neglect.