AAT Documentation and Program Evaluation Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a logic model in an AAT program?
Answer: To visually map inputs, activities, outputs, and expected outcomes to guide program planning and evaluation
A logic model visually connects program inputs, activities, and outputs to intended outcomes, helping staff plan, implement, and evaluate the program systematically.
Which data privacy law most directly governs AAT session documentation in U.S. healthcare settings?
Answer: HIPAA
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) governs the privacy and security of protected health information, including AAT session records in U.S. healthcare settings.
What does fidelity monitoring in an AAT program assess?
Answer: Whether the AAT intervention is being delivered as designed and according to established protocols
Fidelity monitoring ensures that AAT sessions are delivered consistently according to the program's established protocols, which is essential for valid outcome evaluation.
Why is it important to document the therapy animal's behavior during each AAT session?
Answer: To monitor for signs of stress, fatigue, or behavioral changes that could affect session safety and animal welfare
Documenting the animal's behavior each session allows early identification of stress, fatigue, or behavioral changes that could compromise session safety and animal welfare.
Which of the following best describes a summative evaluation in an AAT program?
Answer: A comprehensive assessment of the program's effectiveness conducted at the end of a program cycle
A summative evaluation is a comprehensive review conducted at the end of a program cycle to determine overall effectiveness and inform future programming decisions.
What is the recommended approach when AAT program evaluation data shows no significant client improvement after 8 weeks?
Answer: Review goals, session frequency, animal-client match, and intervention fidelity before deciding next steps
When outcomes are not improving, a systematic review of goals, frequency, client-animal fit, and protocol fidelity is needed before making any program changes.