CAPS Professional Ethics & Standards 5

Question 1

A CAPS professional is hired by an adult child to assess the parent's home, but the parent is unaware. What is the ethical issue?

Accepted Answer

The professional must obtain the homeowner's informed consent before conducting the assessment

Answer

The resident's informed consent is required before conducting an assessment, regardless of who is contracting or paying for the service.

Question 2

What ethical principle requires a CAPS professional to treat all clients with equal respect regardless of income level or disability status?

Accepted Answer

Justice and non-discrimination

Answer

The principle of justice requires fair, non-discriminatory treatment of all clients regardless of personal or socioeconomic characteristics.

Question 3

When a CAPS project involves both contracting and consulting roles, the professional should:

Accepted Answer

Clearly disclose both roles to the client and obtain agreement before proceeding

Answer

Dual roles create potential conflicts that require transparent disclosure and client agreement to maintain ethical practice standards.

Question 4

A CAPS professional is asked to design a modification that complies with local code but is below the standard the professional knows is safer. What should the professional do?

Accepted Answer

Inform the client of both the code-minimum and the higher-safety option, then respect the client's informed choice

Answer

Ethical practice requires informing clients of superior safety options even when the code-minimum satisfies legal requirements, then respecting their autonomous decision.

Question 5

How long should a CAPS professional retain client records according to professional standards?

Accepted Answer

For a minimum period defined by applicable laws and professional standards, typically several years

Answer

Professional and legal standards require retention of client records for a defined period to support accountability, liability defense, and client follow-up.

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CAPS Professional Ethics & Standards 5