CANS CANS Business Operations & Practice Management

Question 1

Which federal law primarily governs the privacy and security of patient health information in a US aesthetic nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

Answer

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

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FDA 21 CFR Part 820

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CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments)

Question 2

A certified aesthetic nurse specialist operating independently in a med spa must have a supervising physician agreement in most US states because aesthetic nursing is typically regulated under:

Accepted Answer

State nurse practice acts and state medical board regulations

Answer

The FDA Medical Device Act

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The Joint Commission accreditation standards

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DEA controlled substances scheduling

Question 3

What is the purpose of a Good Faith Exam (GFE) in a medical spa setting?

Accepted Answer

To establish a valid patient-provider relationship and assess medical appropriateness before prescribing or treating

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To verify a patient's insurance coverage before treatment

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To confirm a patient's signed financial responsibility agreement

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To document equipment calibration before each laser treatment

Question 4

Which financial metric best measures the profitability of an individual treatment service in an aesthetic practice?

Accepted Answer

Treatment contribution margin (revenue minus direct variable costs)

Answer

Gross revenue per month

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Total overhead expense ratio

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Patient acquisition cost

Question 5

In an aesthetic practice, which document legally authorizes the provider to perform a specific procedure and demonstrates the patient understood the risks?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent form

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Treatment intake form

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HIPAA authorization form

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Insurance pre-authorization letter

Question 6

Which staff training requirement is mandated by OSHA for aesthetic clinic employees who may be exposed to blood or body fluids?

Accepted Answer

Bloodborne Pathogens training (29 CFR 1910.1030)

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Annual HIPAA privacy officer certification

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State medical board continuing education credits

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FDA device training for Class III devices