Roles and Responsibilities Flashcards
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Which of the following best reflects the SLPA's responsibility regarding client confidentiality?
Answer: SLPAs must adhere to HIPAA and FERPA regulations just as licensed professionals do
SLPAs are bound by the same federal confidentiality laws (HIPAA, FERPA) as licensed SLPs and must protect client privacy.
An SLPA's supervising SLP is unavailable and a client's caregiver demands an immediate change to the treatment plan. The SLPA should:
Answer: Explain that treatment plan changes require the SLP's authorization and offer to relay the request
Treatment plan changes are the SLP's decision; the SLPA should acknowledge the request and communicate it to the supervising SLP.
Which of the following is an acceptable activity for an SLPA in an adult rehabilitation setting?
Answer: Implementing dysphagia exercises prescribed by the supervising SLP
SLPAs may implement SLP-prescribed dysphagia exercises but cannot select devices, evaluate swallowing, or determine candidacy independently.
How should an SLPA handle a situation where they disagree with the supervising SLP's chosen treatment approach?
Answer: Discuss concerns professionally with the supervising SLP through appropriate channels
SLPAs should raise professional concerns with the SLP through respectful dialogue, not unilateral action or premature escalation.
An SLPA working in a private practice setting is approached by a new client seeking services. What is the SLPA's appropriate first step?
Answer: Direct the client to the supervising SLP for evaluation and intake
Client intake, evaluation, and acceptance decisions are the SLP's responsibility; the SLPA must direct new clients to the SLP.
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between SLPA state licensure laws and ASHA guidelines?
Answer: SLPAs must follow whichever standard is more restrictive between state law and ASHA guidelines
SLPAs must comply with both state regulations and ASHA guidelines, applying whichever standard is more restrictive in any given situation.
During a session, a client discloses suspected abuse at home. The SLPA's required action is to:
Answer: Report the disclosure immediately to the supervising SLP and follow mandatory reporting protocols
Mandatory reporting laws require SLPAs to immediately notify their supervisor and follow the facility's mandated reporter protocol.