CCHT Legal and Regulatory Compliance 3

Question 1

Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, what is the required response after a needlestick injury in a dialysis facility?

Accepted Answer

Immediately wash the wound, report to the supervisor, and follow the facility's exposure control plan for medical evaluation

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Document the injury only if the patient is known to be HIV-positive

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Self-monitor for symptoms for 6 months before seeking medical evaluation

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Complete an incident report and wait for the supervisor to schedule a physician appointment

Question 2

The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA) requires dialysis facilities to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Inform adult patients of their right to make advance directives and document whether one exists

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Require all patients to complete advance directives before starting dialysis

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Implement a standard advance directive form for all ESRD patients

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Deny dialysis to patients who refuse to complete an advance directive

Question 3

What is the minimum frequency required by CMS for reviewing and updating the dialysis patient care plan?

Accepted Answer

Every 3 months (quarterly)

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Monthly

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Every 6 months (semi-annually)

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Annually

Question 4

Under CMS regulations, what is the maximum time allowed from a patient's complaint to receiving a formal response from the dialysis facility?

Accepted Answer

30 days

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24 hours

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3 business days

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60 days

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the CCHT certification credential?

Accepted Answer

To demonstrate competency and national standardized knowledge in hemodialysis technology

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To satisfy a federal licensing requirement for all hemodialysis technicians

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To allow technicians to independently prescribe dialysis parameters without physician oversight

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To enable technicians to perform independent vascular access surgery

Question 6

A dialysis facility receives an unannounced survey visit from a CMS state survey agency. What is the correct response of the facility and staff?

Accepted Answer

Cooperate fully with surveyors, provide requested records and access, and answer questions honestly

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Request to reschedule the survey for a more convenient time and notify facility corporate management first

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Instruct staff to only discuss positive outcomes and refer all clinical questions to the administrator

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Immediately call the facility's legal counsel before allowing surveyors access to patient records