CAS Quality Assurance & Compliance 4

Question 1

Which of the following scenarios would constitute a breach under HIPAA's Breach Notification Rule?

Accepted Answer

An unencrypted email containing client PHI is accidentally sent to the wrong recipient

Answer

Sending unencrypted PHI to an unauthorized recipient constitutes a breach requiring notification under HIPAA.

Question 2

A CAS candidate is reviewing their agency's accreditation standards. Which organization specifically accredits opioid treatment programs (OTPs) at the federal level?

Accepted Answer

SAMHSA-approved accrediting bodies

Answer

Federal law (42 CFR Part 8) requires OTPs to be accredited by a SAMHSA-approved accreditation body, such as CARF or The Joint Commission.

Question 3

In quality assurance, a 'sentinel event' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

An unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological harm

Answer

A sentinel event is a serious, often unexpected event (such as client death or serious injury) that requires thorough root cause analysis.

Question 4

When conducting a root cause analysis (RCA) after a sentinel event, the primary goal is to:

Accepted Answer

Determine underlying systemic factors that contributed to the event

Answer

RCA focuses on identifying systemic and process failures rather than individual blame, to prevent future occurrences.

Question 5

A state requires that all SUD counselors complete 6 hours of continuing education annually on ethics. This requirement is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Licensure renewal requirement

Answer

Mandatory continuing education hours for license renewal are set by state licensing boards as conditions of maintaining professional credentials.

(CAS) Certified Addiction Specialist Practice Test

(CAS) Certified Addiction Specialist Practice Test

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