Individual Rights and Advocacy Flashcards
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A family member insists on reading an adult individual's personal mail without their consent. The DSP should:
Answer: Explain that adults have the right to privacy in their personal correspondence
Adults with disabilities retain the right to privacy in personal mail and communications unless a legal authority such as guardianship specifically limits this right.
The concept of 'normalization' in disability services means:
Answer: Providing conditions of everyday life that are as close as possible to norms of mainstream society
Normalization, developed by Nirje and Wolfensberger, advocates for daily routines, relationships, and environments that reflect the cultural norms of mainstream society for people with disabilities.
Under HIPAA, a DSP may share an individual's health information with other team members when:
Answer: It is necessary for treatment, care coordination, or other permitted purposes
HIPAA permits sharing of protected health information among care team members for treatment and coordination of care purposes without additional individual consent.
An individual expresses wanting to attend a religious service of their choice. Their residential program does not currently facilitate this. The DSP should:
Answer: Advocate for the individual and work with the team to arrange transportation or support
Freedom of religion is a fundamental right, and DSPs should actively work to support an individual's access to religious or spiritual activities of their choosing.
What is the primary purpose of a grievance or complaint procedure in a disability services agency?
Answer: To give individuals a formal process for addressing rights violations or service dissatisfaction
Grievance procedures exist to ensure individuals have a structured, accessible way to raise concerns and have them addressed, which is a core component of rights protection.
Which of the following is an example of a DSP practicing 'cultural humility' when supporting individual rights?
Answer: Recognizing the individual's cultural values and incorporating them into how rights and choices are supported
Cultural humility means acknowledging and respecting that cultural values shape how individuals understand and express rights, preferences, and decision-making.
A newly admitted individual seems unaware they have the right to refuse any service. The DSP's responsibility is to:
Answer: Educate the individual about their rights, including the right to refuse services
DSPs have a proactive duty to inform individuals of their rights at intake and on an ongoing basis so they can make truly informed decisions about their own supports.