Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Prevention Flashcards
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Under 42 CFR §483.12, which of the following is the regulatory definition of 'abuse' in nursing facilities?
Answer: Willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain, or mental anguish
42 CFR §483.12 defines abuse as the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain, or mental anguish.
Under 42 CFR §483.12(c), within what timeframe must a nursing facility report an allegation of abuse to the State agency?
Answer: 24 hours of the alleged occurrence
Federal regulations require facilities to report allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the State agency within 24 hours to enable prompt protective action.
Which of the following best describes 'neglect' as defined under the Requirements of Participation for long-term care facilities?
Answer: Failure of the facility, its employees, or service providers to provide goods and services necessary to avoid physical harm, pain, mental anguish, or emotional distress
Neglect is defined as the failure to provide necessary goods and services, distinguishing it from abuse, which requires a willful harmful act.
When a facility employee is accused of committing abuse, what immediate action is required by federal regulation?
Answer: Remove the employee from direct contact with residents while the investigation is conducted
Regulations require immediate removal from direct resident contact of any employee accused of abuse to protect residents during the investigation period.
Which of the following is an example of 'financial exploitation' of a nursing home resident?
Answer: A staff member persuading a cognitively impaired resident to change their will to benefit the staff member
Financial exploitation involves unauthorized or improper use of a resident's resources for another's benefit, such as influencing a resident to alter their will for the staff member's gain.
Under OBRA regulations, which of the following constitutes 'involuntary seclusion' of a nursing home resident?
Answer: Confining a resident to their room against their will as a means of discipline without medical justification
Involuntary seclusion is the separation or confinement of a resident against their will without proper medical justification, used as discipline or for staff convenience.
Which CMS F-tag under the revised Requirements of Participation specifically addresses freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation?
Answer: F600
F600 is the CMS F-tag that specifically addresses freedom from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and misappropriation of property under 42 CFR §483.12.