Emergency Preparedness & Safety
What does the acronym PASS stand for?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
What is the federal law that created national standards to protect sensitive PHI?
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
True or False? All SBSPT and ASAP Employees are mandated reporters.
TRUE
I started a new small business and wanted to offer my products at a discounted price to my clients and their family. Am I allowed to do this?
No! Patient solicitation is prohibited.
True or False? Parents should be involved and participate during their child’s treatment session?
TRUE
What does the acronym RACE stand for?
Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish
PHI should not be included in email subject headlines. More than __ identifiers violate HIPAA.
2
What is the timeline for filing a written report to DCFS or CPS?
36 Hours
What is an example of time theft?
Billing, Documentation, and Getting paid for services that DID NOT happen or follow guidelines
How far away should a child be from you at all times?
ALWAYS be arm’s length to a child
Each clinic has a fire extinguisher. Name the location in Walnut 1 and Hacienda.
Walnut 1: By kitchen/storage
Hacienda: Inside office by door leading to gym
Who can we disclose client information to besides company staff & the client’s parent/legal guardian? (There are two!)
Referring Source & When there is a court order
What is the timeline for filing a verbal/phone report to DCFS/CPS?
24 Hours
Explain cultural sensitivity.
Cultural sensitivity refers to the awareness, understanding, and respectful acceptance of differences between cultures. It involves recognizing and valuing diverse beliefs, practices, norms, and traditions.
What is the timeline for completing an incident report?
24 hours
Name at least three universal standard precautions that we should be following?
Wear gloves and gowns when working on feeding therapy/exposed to bodily fluids
Wash hands before and after each session
Wash hands as soon as in contact with mucous membrane
When to use hand sanitizer: when hands are not visibly soiled or water and soap is not available.
Wash hands with soap and water when visibly soiled and whenever possible/available.
I am an OT and my client’s speech therapist has contacted me to discuss his progress and collaborate. What needs to happen before I am allowed to discuss my client’s treatment?
-Authorization to Disclose Information Form completed by parent/legal guardian & a witness
-Confirmation that admin received the form & form uploaded to Fusion
What are some examples of things that should be reported? Name at least three.
Hitting/Slapping/Punching/Pulling/Biting/Anything that causes fear or discomfort to the client
Unreasonable physical constraint
Sexual abuse
Name calling, demeaning, tormenting, threatening, mean teasing, yelling, harassing, etc.
Discipline by withholding food/water or preferred activities or causing pain/trauma
What is one way we can enhance our cultural sensitivity?
Educate Yourself
Respect Differences
Listen Actively
Adapt Communication
Embrace Diversity
Name two reasons why the doors to the clinic would be locked?
Clinic doors are to remain locked when:
Admin is running late in the morning
Admin is leaving the clinic for lunch
Admin is leaving early OR leaving for the day