Risk Management Protocols Flashcards
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In recreational therapy, 'assumption of risk' as a legal concept means:
Answer: A participant voluntarily accepts known risks inherent to an activity
Assumption of risk occurs when a participant knowingly and voluntarily accepts the inherent risks associated with a particular activity.
A recreational therapist should complete a risk-benefit analysis before programming because:
Answer: It helps determine if therapeutic benefits justify manageable risks
Risk-benefit analysis helps practitioners make informed decisions about whether the therapeutic value of an activity outweighs its potential risks.
Which type of transfer technique presents the HIGHEST risk of injury to both participants and staff?
Answer: Unassisted pivot transfer without proper assessment
Unassisted pivot transfers without proper assessment of participant ability present high injury risk because they may exceed the participant's capacity and compromise staff safety.
When facilitating an adaptive sports program for veterans with PTSD, which environmental risk factor requires specific consideration?
Answer: Noise levels and sudden loud sounds that may trigger trauma responses
Sudden loud noises can trigger trauma responses in participants with PTSD, making noise management a critical environmental risk consideration for this population.
A recreational therapist suspects a participant is under the influence of a controlled substance during a session. The MOST appropriate response is to:
Answer: Stop the session, ensure participant safety, and follow facility protocol for suspected substance use
Participant safety is the immediate concern; the session must stop and established facility protocols must be followed for suspected substance use situations.
The primary purpose of conducting pre-participation screening in recreational therapy is to:
Answer: Identify contraindications and modify programming to maximize safety and therapeutic benefit
Pre-participation screening identifies contraindications and individual risk factors so that programming can be appropriately modified to ensure safety while maximizing therapeutic outcomes.
Which of the following BEST describes 'contributory negligence' in the context of recreational therapy?
Answer: When a participant's own actions contribute to an injury they sustained
Contributory negligence occurs when a participant's own behavior or actions contribute to the injury or harm they experienced.