Professional Ethics & Standards Flashcards
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A new Activity Consultant is told by a veteran staff member to skip the individualized assessment for ambulatory residents because 'they all like the same things.' This advice:
Answer: Violates ethical and regulatory standards requiring individualized assessment for each resident
Individualized assessment is both an ethical obligation and a regulatory requirement; assumptions about resident preferences violate professional standards.
Which behavior by an Activity Consultant best reflects the ethical principle of 'fidelity'?
Answer: Following through on commitments made to residents about scheduled events
Fidelity means keeping promises and honoring commitments, which builds trust between the activity professional and residents.
When a resident's cultural or religious practices conflict with standard facility programming, the activity consultant should:
Answer: Adapt programming to respect and accommodate the resident's cultural and religious needs
Cultural and religious sensitivity is an ethical obligation requiring activity consultants to adapt programming to individual needs.
An Activity Consultant is ethically required to document a resident's refusal of activities because:
Answer: It provides care team members with accurate information to support holistic care
Accurate documentation of refusals informs the broader care team and supports person-centered care planning.
Which of the following is considered an unethical dual relationship for an Activity Consultant?
Answer: Entering a business partnership with a resident's adult child
Entering a business relationship with a resident's family member creates a dual relationship that compromises professional objectivity.
A social media post by an Activity Consultant showing a resident participating in an activity without written consent violates which ethical and legal obligation?
Answer: Confidentiality and HIPAA privacy regulations protecting resident identity
Posting identifiable resident images without written consent violates both HIPAA privacy protections and professional confidentiality standards.
Which of the following BEST represents ethical advocacy by an Activity Consultant?
Answer: Speaking up on behalf of residents to ensure they receive appropriate programming resources
Advocacy is an ethical responsibility — activity consultants must champion residents' rights to quality, individualized programming.