CDP CDP Legal & Regulatory Frameworks

Question 1

Which federal law establishes residents' rights in US nursing facilities, including the right to refuse treatment?

Accepted Answer

Nursing Home Reform Act (OBRA 1987)

Answer

HIPAA Privacy Rule

Answer

Americans with Disabilities Act

Answer

Medicare Prescription Drug Act

Question 2

What legal document allows a person with dementia's previously designated agent to make healthcare decisions when they lose capacity?

Accepted Answer

Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare

Answer

Standard will and testament

Answer

Living will only

Answer

Physician's order for medications

Question 3

Under HIPAA, which individuals may access a cognitively impaired patient's health information without their direct consent?

Accepted Answer

Their legally designated healthcare proxy or personal representative

Answer

Any family member who requests it

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Neighbors who provide daily assistance

Answer

Friends listed as emergency contacts only

Question 4

What is the purpose of a POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) form?

Accepted Answer

To translate advance care preferences into actionable medical orders

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To designate a healthcare proxy for financial decisions

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To authorize nursing facility admission

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To document daily care routines for staff

Question 5

Which standard is used to make medical decisions for a person with dementia who has lost capacity but previously expressed clear wishes?

Accepted Answer

Substituted judgment standard

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Best interest standard

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Surrogate consensus standard

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Institutional policy standard

Question 6

Mandatory reporting laws in the US require dementia care staff to report suspected abuse to:

Accepted Answer

Adult Protective Services or the state long-term care ombudsman

Answer

The facility administrator only

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The family first before any agency

Answer

No agency unless physical injury is visible