Safety & Risk Management Flashcards
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A court reporter's steno software crashes and auto-saves are not enabled. Which risk management measure would have prevented data loss in this scenario?
Answer: Enabling automatic save intervals in the CAT software settings
Auto-save intervals ensure that a software crash results in losing only the work since the last auto-save, not the entire session.
What is the risk management rationale for court reporters retaining original steno notes for a minimum period defined by state statutes?
Answer: To provide evidence that the transcript accurately reflects the original notes if the record is challenged
Retained steno notes serve as the primary evidentiary source that the certified transcript is an accurate reflection of the spoken record, which is critical if accuracy is disputed.
Which type of seating adjustment most directly reduces lumbar spine risk for a court reporter seated for prolonged periods?
Answer: Using a seat with lumbar support positioned at the natural curve of the lower back
Properly positioned lumbar support maintains the natural spinal curve, reducing compressive forces on lumbar discs during extended sitting.
A court reporter is asked to translate verbatim slang or profanity into 'cleaner' language before certifying the transcript. What is the correct risk management position?
Answer: Transcribe the testimony verbatim and certify it as a true and accurate record
Court reporters are legally bound to produce a verbatim record; altering testimony — even offensive language — invalidates the transcript's accuracy and the reporter's certification.
Which practice best manages the financial risk of non-payment for a freelance court reporter taking new agency assignments?
Answer: Using a written engagement letter or contract specifying payment terms before starting the assignment
A written engagement letter establishes enforceable payment terms and is the foundational risk management tool for freelance billing disputes.
During a fire alarm in a courthouse, a court reporter is in the middle of capturing sworn testimony. What is the correct action?
Answer: Save work immediately, suspend the proceeding, and follow the evacuation plan
Life safety supersedes the proceeding — the reporter must immediately save work, suspend reporting, and evacuate, as no record is worth risking personal safety.
A court reporter's transcript file is accidentally deleted before delivery. Which backup strategy would have minimized recovery time?
Answer: The 3-2-1 backup rule: 3 copies, 2 different media types, 1 offsite or cloud location
The 3-2-1 backup strategy ensures redundancy across media and locations, so accidental deletion on one device does not result in permanent data loss.