Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework Flashcards
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Under OBRA '87, what is the minimum frequency for conducting resident assessments using the MDS in a long-term care facility?
Answer: Upon admission and annually thereafter, plus significant change
OBRA '87 requires MDS assessments upon admission, annually, and whenever a significant change in condition occurs.
Which federal law specifically prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs receiving federal financial assistance?
Answer: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in federally funded programs.
A resident's family member demands to see another resident's activity attendance records. What is the activity consultant's correct response?
Answer: Refuse and explain that HIPAA protects each resident's health information from third parties
HIPAA protects individually identifiable health information, and a resident's records cannot be shared with unrelated third parties without authorization.
Which section of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) primarily governs activity requirements for Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing facilities?
Answer: 42 CFR Part 483
42 CFR Part 483 contains the Requirements for States and Long Term Care Facilities, including activity program standards.
What does the term 'least restrictive environment' mean in the context of activity programming for individuals with cognitive impairments?
Answer: Residents should participate in the setting that maximizes independence and integration with others
Least restrictive environment means providing care and programming in the setting that best supports independence and community integration.
Under state survey processes, which document is the activity consultant most likely to be asked to produce first during an inspection?
Answer: The activity program policy and procedure manual
Surveyors typically begin by reviewing the facility's activity policy and procedure manual to assess whether programs meet regulatory standards.
The Nursing Home Reform Act (part of OBRA '87) established which core right related to activity participation?
Answer: The right to refuse to participate in any activity
OBRA '87 established that residents have the right to refuse participation in any activity without penalty.