BAS Ethical and Legal Compliance 5

Question 1

A parent requests that a supervisor stop using the term 'autism' in all documentation for their child. What is the MOST ethical response?

Accepted Answer

Explain record-keeping obligations but use preferred language in non-clinical communications where appropriate

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Honor the request fully and remove all diagnostic references from clinical records

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Deny the request since diagnosis must appear in all records

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Transfer the family to a different supervisor who agrees with the request

Question 2

Under the BACB ethics code, when is terminating services with a client ethically permissible for a BAS supervisor?

Accepted Answer

When goals are met, the client is not benefiting, or safety cannot be ensured, with appropriate transition planning

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Whenever the agency loses the insurance contract

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When the client or family becomes difficult to work with

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Only when the client requests termination in writing

Question 3

A BAS supervisor is approached by a journalist requesting a comment on a mutual client's case. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Decline to confirm or deny any information about any client

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Provide general information without using the client's name

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Direct the journalist to the agency public relations department for answers

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Ask the journalist to submit a HIPAA-compliant records request

Question 4

Which of the following scenarios describes appropriate use of social media by a BAS supervisor?

Accepted Answer

Sharing professional resources and participating in behavior analysis communities without client references

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Posting de-identified session anecdotes to educate the public about ABA

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Accepting friend requests from clients' parents on personal accounts to improve communication

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Discussing a challenging case in a private Facebook group of BCBA colleagues

Question 5

A supervisee is observed using a token economy in a way that inadvertently punishes a client. What is the MOST appropriate supervisor response?

Accepted Answer

Immediately correct the implementation error, provide retraining, and modify the plan if needed

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Remove the token economy from the client's program entirely

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Allow the supervisee to self-correct during the next session

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File a complaint with the BACB against the supervisee

Question 6

A BAS supervisor is conducting telehealth supervision across state lines. Which compliance issue is MOST critical to address?

Accepted Answer

Verifying licensure requirements in both the supervisor's and supervisee's states

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Ensuring a high-quality video connection is available

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Obtaining a national telehealth certification

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Confirming that the client has internet access

Question 7

What is the ethical standard regarding personal beliefs when they conflict with a client's treatment goals?

Accepted Answer

The supervisor must provide or arrange referral to a competent provider when personal beliefs limit objectivity

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The supervisor may decline cases that conflict with sincerely held beliefs without referral

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Personal beliefs are irrelevant to professional ethical obligations

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The supervisor should disclose beliefs to the client and proceed with treatment