Relias Industry Regulations 4

Question 1

Under the False Claims Act, a whistleblower (relator) who files a qui tam lawsuit may receive what percentage of the government's recovery?

Accepted Answer

15–30%

Answer

The False Claims Act allows relators to receive between 15% and 30% of the government's recovery depending on the circumstances of the case.

Question 2

A home health aide discovers that a patient is being financially exploited by a family member. Under Adult Protective Services (APS) laws, the aide is:

Accepted Answer

A mandatory reporter obligated to report the suspected exploitation

Answer

Most states designate home health workers as mandatory reporters, requiring them to report suspected financial exploitation of vulnerable adults to APS.

Question 3

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act strengthened HIPAA by:

Accepted Answer

Extending HIPAA obligations directly to business associates and increasing penalties

Answer

HITECH extended HIPAA compliance requirements directly to business associates and significantly increased civil and criminal penalties for violations.

Question 4

Which CMS regulation establishes the 'two-midnight rule' for inpatient hospital admissions?

Accepted Answer

42 CFR Part 424

Answer

The two-midnight rule under 42 CFR Part 424 states that inpatient admission is generally appropriate when a physician expects the patient to require hospital care spanning at least two midnights.

Question 5

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must contain how many standardized sections?

Accepted Answer

16 sections

Answer

GHS-aligned SDS documents must contain exactly 16 standardized sections covering hazard identification, composition, first aid, handling, and other safety information.

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Relias Industry Regulations 4