Professional Standards & Ethics Flashcards
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A resident asks an activity consultant to keep a secret that conflicts with the resident's care plan. The most ethical response is to:
Answer: Explain that some information may need to be shared with the care team to ensure safety
Activity consultants must balance confidentiality with the duty to share information that affects resident safety and care.
Which of the following best defines 'person-centered care' in activity programming?
Answer: Tailoring activities to each resident's individual interests, abilities, and goals
Person-centered care requires individualizing programming based on each resident's unique preferences, history, and capabilities.
An activity consultant witnesses a colleague making a demeaning comment to a resident. The appropriate first action is to:
Answer: Report the incident to the supervisor or follow facility protocol
Witnessing abuse or demeaning conduct requires reporting through proper channels to protect resident dignity and safety.
Under OBRA '87 regulations, activity programs in long-term care must be provided by:
Answer: A qualified activity professional or consultant
OBRA '87 mandates that activity programs be directed by a qualified activity professional meeting defined criteria.
When developing a resident's activity assessment, the activity consultant should primarily rely on:
Answer: A combination of resident interview, observation, and records review
A comprehensive activity assessment draws from multiple sources including direct resident input, observation, and existing documentation.
Which ethical principle requires an activity professional to act in the best interest of the resident, even when the resident cannot advocate for themselves?
Answer: Beneficence
Beneficence means actively promoting the well-being of residents, particularly those who are vulnerable or unable to self-advocate.
A resident's family member insists that the resident not participate in a religious activity the resident has requested. The activity professional should:
Answer: Honor the resident's expressed preferences, as residents retain their rights
Residents retain the right to make their own activity choices, and their preferences take precedence over family objections.