HSP Safety & Infection Control 4

Question 1

A psychologist working with pediatric clients in a hospital must ensure vaccination compliance. Which vaccine is most critical for protecting against transmission of a common bloodborne pathogen in healthcare settings?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B vaccine

Answer

Hepatitis B vaccination is strongly recommended for all healthcare workers due to the high risk of occupational exposure to this bloodborne pathogen.

Question 2

A psychologist is developing a workplace violence prevention plan for a community mental health center. Which environmental safety modification is most directly related to infection control as well?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring adequate handwashing stations near all clinical areas

Answer

Adequate handwashing infrastructure supports both infection control through hand hygiene compliance and overall workplace safety planning.

Question 3

Under HIPAA, a psychologist may share a client's infectious disease diagnosis with other healthcare providers without client authorization when:

Accepted Answer

Treatment coordination requires it and it is the minimum necessary information

Answer

HIPAA's Treatment exception permits disclosure of PHI without authorization for treatment coordination purposes, limited to the minimum necessary information.

Question 4

A psychologist discovers that a client with an untreated sexually transmitted infection (STI) is continuing unprotected sexual activity with unknowing partners. The ethical and legal obligation most likely applicable is:

Accepted Answer

Duty to protect, which may include confidential partner notification in some states

Answer

Some states recognize a duty to protect third parties from foreseeable harm from clients' infectious disease behavior, potentially including partner notification.

Question 5

When alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) is NOT an appropriate substitute for handwashing in a clinical psychology setting, it is because the client has a known infection with:

Accepted Answer

Clostridium difficile (C. diff)

Answer

C. difficile spores are not killed by alcohol-based hand rubs; soap and water washing is required to mechanically remove spores from hands.

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HSP Safety & Infection Control 4