Professional Practice Flashcards
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A CHT documents that a patient demonstrated 'fair' grip strength without including specific measurement values. This documentation is problematic because:
Answer: Objective, measurable data are required to demonstrate progress and justify care
Objective and measurable data (e.g., dynamometer readings in kg or lbs) are required to demonstrate baseline, progress, and justify continued skilled services.
A CHT is considering opening a private practice. Which business consideration is critical from a legal standpoint?
Answer: Obtaining appropriate liability insurance and business licensure
Operating a hand therapy practice requires appropriate professional liability insurance and compliance with state business licensing laws.
When a patient refuses a recommended treatment, the CHT should:
Answer: Document the refusal and explore the patient's concerns
Respecting patient autonomy requires documenting the refusal, exploring underlying concerns, and continuing to provide education about risks.
Which outcome measure is specifically validated for use in patients with hand and upper extremity conditions in the US?
Answer: QuickDASH
The QuickDASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand) is a validated, widely used outcome measure specific to upper extremity function.
A CHT providing telehealth services must primarily ensure compliance with:
Answer: State licensure laws where the patient is located and applicable telehealth regulations
For telehealth, the therapist must hold licensure in the state where the patient is receiving services and comply with that state's telehealth regulations.
An employer asks a CHT to perform a post-offer, pre-employment functional capacity evaluation. The CHT's primary responsibility is to:
Answer: Conduct an objective assessment that complies with ADA guidelines
Post-offer FCEs must be conducted objectively using standardized protocols and must comply with ADA requirements to avoid discriminatory practices.
A CHT notices signs of potential elder abuse in a patient being treated for a hand injury. Under most US state laws, the therapist is:
Answer: A mandatory reporter who must report suspected elder abuse to the appropriate authority
Most US states designate healthcare professionals, including therapists, as mandatory reporters of suspected elder abuse.