Safety & Risk Management Flashcards
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Which ergonomic adjustment has the greatest impact on reducing neck and shoulder strain for a court reporter using a laptop-based steno setup?
Answer: Positioning the screen at eye level so the neck remains upright
Raising the screen to eye level eliminates chronic neck flexion, which is the leading cause of neck and shoulder strain in computer-based work.
A court reporter receives a transcript request from someone claiming to be an attorney in the case but who cannot be verified in the court record. What risk management practice applies?
Answer: Verify the requestor's identity and standing in the case before releasing the transcript
Releasing transcripts to unverified parties risks confidentiality breaches and potential liability; identity and standing verification is mandatory before production.
What is the primary purpose of a court reporter's written conflict-of-interest policy in risk management?
Answer: To prevent bias or appearance of bias by disclosing relationships with parties
A written conflict-of-interest policy ensures the reporter discloses any relationships that could compromise neutrality, protecting both the record and the reporter's professional standing.
Under NCRA guidelines, what is the minimum acceptable audio backup quality recommended for risk management during critical proceedings?
Answer: A dedicated digital recorder with 44.1 kHz sampling rate or higher placed near the witness
A dedicated digital recorder with adequate sampling rate placed close to the source provides a reliable backup that meets professional standards for critical proceedings.
A court reporter experiences acute hand pain mid-deposition. What is the safest risk management response?
Answer: Go off the record, inform the parties, and request a short break or replacement
Disclosing the situation on the record and requesting a break or replacement protects both the reporter's health and the integrity of the transcript.
What document must a court reporter retain to demonstrate chain of custody for a transcript in a high-stakes case?
Answer: The original steno notes or digital equivalent, plus a log of all parties who received the transcript
Retaining original steno notes and a distribution log establishes an auditable chain of custody, critical if the transcript is challenged.
Which scenario represents the greatest cybersecurity risk for a court reporter who works remotely?
Answer: Transmitting draft transcripts via unencrypted email on a public Wi-Fi hotspot
Public Wi-Fi networks allow eavesdropping; sending unencrypted confidential transcripts over them is a serious data breach risk.