And Safety Protocols Flashcards
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Which of the following is the most appropriate action when a healthcare provider witnesses staff-on-patient abuse during a medical encounter?
Answer: Intervene verbally if safe, and report through mandatory reporting channels
Healthcare providers are mandatory reporters of suspected abuse; they should intervene when safe and must report through proper channels regardless of staff status.
What is the recommended approach when an incarcerated patient refuses to have handcuffs removed during a medical examination?
Answer: Proceed with the exam using clinical judgment about what is safely possible
Providers should use clinical judgment to provide the most thorough examination possible given restraint limitations, advocating for removal when medically necessary.
Under PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act), which of the following is a specific obligation of correctional healthcare staff?
Answer: Provide confidential reporting options and timely access to forensic exams
PREA requires that healthcare staff offer confidential reporting pathways and ensure timely access to forensic examinations for sexual assault victims.
A correctional nurse is asked by custody staff to share a patient's HIV status for housing placement purposes. What is the appropriate response?
Answer: Decline and explain that medical information is confidential without patient consent or legal authorization
Medical confidentiality applies in correctional settings; HIV status may not be disclosed without patient consent or a legally recognized exception.
Which of the following is a recognized best practice for conducting suicide risk assessments in correctional facilities?
Answer: Using a standardized validated tool and documenting findings in the medical record
Validated standardized tools ensure consistent, legally defensible suicide risk assessments and documentation supports continuity of care.
In a correctional setting, what is the primary purpose of conducting a 'receiving screening' at intake?
Answer: To identify urgent medical, mental health, and safety needs requiring immediate attention
Receiving screening at intake is designed to promptly identify conditions that require immediate intervention, including suicidal ideation, acute illness, and infectious disease.
When a patient reports being threatened by another incarcerated person, which action reflects both a safety and a healthcare obligation?
Answer: Document the report, notify custody staff, and assess the patient for psychological impact
Threats of violence require notification of custody for safety intervention and a healthcare assessment for psychological effects such as anxiety or trauma.