CME Business & Professional Practice Flashcards
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An electrologist who performs services beyond the scope defined by their state license may face:
Answer: License revocation and civil liability
Practicing outside the defined scope of practice violates state law and can result in license revocation, fines, and civil or criminal liability.
When purchasing electrology equipment for a new practice, which financial strategy allows the equipment cost to be spread over its useful life on tax filings?
Answer: Depreciation
Depreciation allows businesses to deduct equipment cost gradually over its useful life rather than as a single-year expense, reducing taxable income annually.
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) — now called a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — must be accessible in the workplace for:
Answer: Every hazardous chemical used in the practice
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard requires SDS documents to be readily accessible for every hazardous chemical present in the workplace.
Which practice management tool helps an electrologist track treatment progress, schedule follow-ups, and send appointment reminders automatically?
Answer: Client management software (CMS/CRM)
Client management software centralizes records, automates reminders, and tracks treatment history, improving both client retention and practice efficiency.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires electrology practices open to the public to:
Answer: Provide accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
ADA Title III requires places of public accommodation, including beauty and medical service businesses, to be physically accessible and to provide reasonable accommodations for clients with disabilities.
Which legal document outlines the specific services, fees, cancellation terms, and consent to treatment agreed upon by the client and the practice?
Answer: Service agreement and informed consent form
A combined service agreement and informed consent form documents the client's understanding of treatment risks, fees, and policies, protecting both parties legally.