Ethics, Professionalism, and Resident Rights Flashcards
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To maintain the CAD credential, certified activity directors must:
Answer: Complete continuing education units (CEUs) and renew the credential according to NCCAP requirements
Maintaining the CAD credential requires completing NCCAP-specified continuing education and renewing the certification on a regular schedule.
Which of the following best represents ethical decision-making in an activity context?
Answer: Weighing the resident's rights, well-being, and best interests using professional ethical principles
Ethical decision-making in activity practice centers on the resident's rights, well-being, and best interests, guided by professional ethical principles.
Which of the following is a protected class under the Civil Rights Act that activity directors must not discriminate against in programming?
Answer: Race, color, national origin, and religion
The Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, and other protected characteristics in facility programming.
An activity director who participates in ongoing professional organizations such as NAAP benefits because:
Answer: Professional organizations provide resources, networking, advocacy, and continuing education for activity professionals
Professional organizations like NAAP provide activity directors with access to current resources, peer networking, continuing education, and advocacy at the national level.
Which of the following scenarios represents a violation of resident dignity?
Answer: Discussing a resident's incontinence issues loudly during a group activity
Discussing a resident's personal health information publicly violates their right to dignity, privacy, and respect.
The ethical principle of 'justice' in long-term care activity services requires that:
Answer: Activity services are distributed fairly, with each resident receiving programming appropriate to their individual needs
Justice requires that activity services be distributed equitably, ensuring every resident receives programming appropriate to their needs and preferences.