Define
Term for when policy appears neutral but has an adverse effect on a particular protected group.
What is disparate impact?
This act restricted the distribution, classification, sale, and use of certain drugs.
What is the Controlled Substances Act?
This documents each task to be performed in the medical office.
What is a procedures manual?
This program includes funds for retirement and disability.
What is Social Security?
Elder abuse is governed at the state and _____________ level.
What is federal?
The practice of medicine includes diagnosis, treatment of ailments and injuries, prevention, and ______________.
What are prescriptions?
EEOC stands for ________ _________ Opportunity Commission
This type of law means an employer cannot ask questions regarding race, religion, age, or pregnancy.
What is discrimination?
State boards can revoke a license for unprofessional conduct, substance abuse, or a conviction of a _________.
What is a felony?
These regulations cover both administrative and clinical aspects of practice involving infectious, bodily agents.
What are blood-borne pathogen regulations?
This term means a marked difference between two things
What is disparate treatment?
This act protects workers over the age of 40 from discrimination? (Abbreviation is ok)
What is FADA? (Federal Age Discrimination Act)
People join unions because they are dissatisfied with working conditions, benefits, or __________.
What are wages?
This act's rules and regulations are intended to prevent injuries and promote job safety. (Abbreviation ok)
What is OSHA? (Occupational Safety and Health Act)
True or False: Permitting unlicensed personnel to perform a doctor-specific duty is not grounds for license suspension or revocation.
What is false?
This act prohibits employers from using genetic information when hiring, firing, training, or promoting employees. (Abbreviation is ok)
What is GINA? (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act)
Employers can test potential employees but ensure they are only measuring and ________ & _______ necessary to do the job.
What are skills & abilities?
This government healthcare is for people over the age of 65.
What is Medicare?
This act requires employers of 50+ people to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year for a serious health condition. Name the full act.
What is the Family and Medical Leave Act? (FMLA)
This term states the responsibilities required of each employee.
What is job description?
This government healthcare is for low-income individuals of any age.