Quality Assurance & Compliance Flashcards
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Which ASHA document outlines the ethical obligations of speech-language pathologists regarding service quality and client welfare?
Answer: Code of Ethics
ASHA's Code of Ethics establishes the ethical obligations members and certificate holders must uphold, including those related to service quality and client welfare.
An SLP discovers that a colleague is billing Medicare for services not rendered. Under ASHA's Code of Ethics, the SLP is obligated to:
Answer: Report the concern through appropriate channels
ASHA's Code of Ethics requires members to report ethical violations through appropriate channels, including billing fraud against federal programs.
What is the primary purpose of ASHA's Preferred Practice Patterns documents?
Answer: To describe conditions and measures of service delivery for quality care
Preferred Practice Patterns describe the conditions and measures of service delivery that characterize high-quality professional practice.
Under HIPAA, how long must covered entities generally retain medical records for adults?
Answer: 6 years from creation or last effective date
HIPAA requires covered entities to retain documentation of their privacy policies and procedures for 6 years from the date of creation or the date it was last in effect.
Which quality indicator would BEST reflect effective treatment outcomes in an outpatient SLP practice?
Answer: Percentage of clients achieving individualized functional goals
Achievement of individualized functional goals is a direct, client-centered quality indicator of treatment effectiveness in SLP practice.
A supervisor conducting a quality review finds that therapy notes consistently lack measurable objective data. The MOST appropriate corrective action is:
Answer: Provide education and structured mentorship on documentation standards
Providing education and structured mentorship addresses the root cause of documentation deficiencies while supporting the clinician's professional development.
Which federal law prohibits employment discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities and has implications for SLPs working in institutional settings?
Answer: ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
The ADA prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in employment and public accommodations, affecting SLP workplace practices.