Clothes Encounters of the Dress Code Kind
This type of footwear might be comfortable at the beach—just not in the clinic.
What are crocs or flip flops?
If you arrive after your designated start time, you may be marked as this—no, not “fashionably late.”
What is tardy?
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What are teams and email?
In ABA therapy, this principle is shown when a therapist avoids discussing a patient’s challenging behaviors within earshot of others and instead speaks privately to maintain respect.
What is patient dignity?
Staff can request this type of support through the Teams chat or over the walkie when they need help with breaks, trash runs, or grabbing extra items.
What is a floater?
These tops might be great for staying cool at home, but in the clinic, too much skin—especially around the chest, midriff, or shoulders—needs to stay out of the spotlight.
What are revealing tops?
If you're going to be absent, you must notify your supervisor following this required amount of time in advance.
What is at least 2 hours before the start of your shift?
If staff have concerns about a patient’s speech or fine‑motor skills, they are directed to consult with one of these professionals.
Who are the speech or occupational therapists?
In ABA therapy, staff protect this priority by keeping treatment rooms free of hazards, monitoring elopement risks, and staying within arm’s reach during high‑risk programs.
What is patient safety?
When a patient is in 360 services such as occupational or speech therapy, RBTs must do this unless the session lasts more than an hour—at which point they must get Center Manager approval to float.
What is clock out?
This style of shoe is closed in the front and back to protect your toes on the go and gives traction.
What are slip- resistant closed- toe shoes?
Failing to show up for a scheduled shift and not notifying anyone is referred to as this.
What is a no-call/no-show?
When staff have concerns about a patient’s behavior, progress, or safety, they must bring those concerns directly to this clinical leader responsible for oversight and guidance.
Who is the BCBA?
An RBT shows this skill when they follow the patient’s session plan exactly as written — instead of running programs in whatever order their caffeine level suggests — ensuring consistency and data that doesn’t make the BCBA frustrated.
What is following the treatment schedule?
These responsibilities—completing cleaning chores, restocking essential center items, and signing off on their completion—belong to RBTs. Failure to complete and document these tasks can result in corrective action and loss of access to the token‑economy incentive.
What are chores?
These types of graphics or phrases on clothing might get laughs outside of work, but in the clinic, anything with offensive images, suggestive content, or inappropriate wording is off the table.
What are clothing with inappropriate images or language?
Peak times or low staffing may result in PTO being approved or denied based on this factor.
What is center's need?
If staff can’t submit time off in Paylocity—either because the calendar is already closed or an error occurs—they must do this to ensure the request is documented correctly.
What is send a Teams message to the Center Manager and Center Coordinator?
During a 1‑hour ABA session, an RBT writes the following note:
“Client had a pretty good day today. We worked on some goals. They did well with most things. No big behaviors happened. We followed the plan. Client seemed happy and liked playing with toys.”
Will this session note be approved or denied?
What is denied?
These expectations require staff to check the posted schedule—available on Teams the day before and again the day of—to ensure they are aware of any updates or staffing adjustments before leaving home or at least when clocking in.
What is checking the schedule on Teams?
You might wear these to a workout or just to be comfy, but they still don’t meet professional expectations even if they’re flexible.
What are leggings?
Engaging in any of these actions—clocking in for someone else, entering fake time‑punch corrections, or refusing to take a required break—falls under this serious workplace violation that can result in immediate corrective action.
What is timecard fraud?
When staff have ideas for center activities, discover something broken, hear from parents about an upcoming patient absence, or encounter anything operational, this is the person they should report to.
Who is the Center Manager?
During a 3‑hour ABA session, an RBT writes the following note:
“Client struggled today. We did some programs, but they weren’t into it. I tried my best but not much progress happened. There were a couple behaviors, but nothing too major. I think they were just tired. I ran the usual stuff and took data. Everything is in Rethink. Client left early.”
What is missing from this session note?
What are the missing required components of a session note, including:
These procedures require staff to immediately respond when a code is called, keep their walkies on them at all times so they can hear alerts, and use the code system posted by the door of each room and common area to determine how to respond. These expectations ensure the center maintains safety, coordination, and rapid support during emergencies.
What is the code response protocol?