Quality Assurance & Compliance Flashcards
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An SLP working in a hospital notices that incident reports are rarely filed when near-misses occur in client care. This gap in compliance MOST directly threatens:
Answer: The organization's ability to identify and prevent future errors
Incident and near-miss reporting is a core safety mechanism; underreporting prevents organizations from identifying patterns and implementing corrective actions.
When an SLP suspects abuse or neglect of an elderly client in a skilled nursing facility, their legal obligation is to:
Answer: Report the suspicion to the appropriate adult protective services agency
SLPs are mandated reporters in most states and must report reasonable suspicions of abuse or neglect to the appropriate protective services agency.
Which accreditation body is commonly relevant for hospital-based SLP departments seeking to demonstrate quality standards?
Answer: The Joint Commission (TJC)
The Joint Commission accredits hospitals and healthcare organizations and sets quality and safety standards relevant to all clinical departments including SLP.
An SLP provides AAC services to a nonverbal adult client. To ensure compliance with client rights, the SLP should:
Answer: Involve the client in goal-setting and device selection to the maximum extent possible
Person-centered care requires involving clients in decisions about their own treatment, including AAC device selection, to the maximum extent their abilities allow.
Which scenario represents a conflict of interest that an SLP must disclose and manage according to the ASHA Code of Ethics?
Answer: Receiving financial compensation from a device manufacturer while recommending that brand to clients
Receiving compensation from a device manufacturer while recommending that brand creates a financial conflict of interest that must be disclosed to clients.
What does a 'corrective action plan' (CAP) typically require from an SLP practice cited for a compliance deficiency?
Answer: Identification of the deficiency, root cause, corrective steps, and a timeline for resolution
A corrective action plan requires identifying the problem, its root cause, the corrective measures to be taken, and a timeline for demonstrating compliance.
In the context of Medicare compliance, 'skilled care' provided by an SLP is defined as services that:
Answer: Require the specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills of a qualified SLP
Medicare defines skilled care as services requiring the specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill of a qualified clinician that cannot be safely performed by non-skilled personnel.