Ethics and Compliance in Behavior Analysis Flashcards

When behavior analytic services are terminated, practitioners should:

Answer: Plan for appropriate transition and ensure continuity of care

Ethical service termination requires proactive planning to protect the client from harm, including a transition period and referrals when appropriate.

The principle of beneficence in behavior analysis means that practitioners must:

Answer: Actively promote client welfare and well-being

Beneficence requires practitioners to take positive steps to promote the well-being of clients, beyond simply avoiding harm.

A BCABA who observes a colleague engaging in an ethical violation should first:

Answer: Attempt to resolve the issue informally with the colleague if appropriate

The BACB Ethics Code recommends attempting informal resolution before filing a formal complaint, unless the violation is severe or ongoing.

Ongoing documentation in ABA services is required to:

Answer: Support clinical decision-making and demonstrate accountability to stakeholders

Accurate and ongoing documentation supports treatment decisions, ensures accountability, demonstrates treatment integrity, and protects all parties in the event of disputes.

Behavior analysts who provide services to clients whose legal rights are managed by others must ensure that:

Answer: The client is still treated with dignity and their assent is considered alongside guardian consent

Even when another party holds legal consent authority, practitioners must still seek client assent and treat all clients with dignity and respect.

Publishing or presenting ABA case data requires that practitioners:

Answer: Obtain consent, protect confidentiality, and follow applicable laws

Practitioners must obtain appropriate consent, adequately disguise or anonymize client information, and comply with HIPAA and other privacy regulations when disseminating case data.