Professional Conduct and Supervision Flashcards
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The BACB Ethics Code requires that informed consent for behavior services must be:
Answer: Obtained in a language and manner the client can understand
Informed consent must be communicated in a way that the client and/or guardian can genuinely understand, ensuring meaningful voluntary agreement to services.
A BCBA who does NOT maintain confidentiality of client records may be in violation of:
Answer: Both BACB Ethics Code and HIPAA regulations
ABA practitioners must comply with both the BACB Ethics Code's confidentiality requirements and federal HIPAA regulations governing the privacy of protected health information.
When is it appropriate for a BCBA to share client information without consent?
Answer: When required by law or to prevent serious harm to the client or others
Confidentiality may be breached only in legally mandated situations (e.g., mandated reporting of abuse) or when necessary to prevent serious and imminent harm.
What is the purpose of a supervision contract between a BCBA and supervisee?
Answer: To clearly define roles, expectations, evaluation criteria, and emergency procedures
A supervision contract establishes clear expectations, procedures, and responsibilities for both the supervisor and supervisee, supporting a structured and ethical supervisory relationship.
A BCBA discovers that a colleague is billing insurance for services that were not provided. The BCBA should:
Answer: Report the fraudulent billing to the appropriate authorities after attempting to address it directly
Insurance fraud is both unethical and illegal — the BACB Ethics Code requires behavior analysts to address and report clear ethical violations, including fraud, through appropriate channels.
Ongoing professional development is an ethical obligation for BCBAs primarily because:
Answer: The science of behavior analysis evolves and practitioners must remain current to serve clients effectively
BCBAs must pursue continuing education to maintain and expand competence in an evolving field, ensuring clients receive services based on current evidence and best practices.