Ethical & Legal Compliance Flashcards
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A client in crisis refuses a recommended intervention. Under the ethical principle of autonomy, what is the appropriate staff response?
Answer: Respect the refusal unless the client poses an imminent danger
Autonomy must be respected unless the client presents an imminent danger to themselves or others, which may legally justify intervention.
What is 'respondeat superior' and how does it apply to crisis intervention settings?
Answer: An employer's legal liability for employee actions performed within their scope of employment
Respondeat superior holds employers liable for employees' wrongful acts committed within the scope of their employment.
Which of the following constitutes a mandatory reporting obligation for most CPI-trained professionals in the US?
Answer: Suspected child abuse or neglect disclosed during a session
Mandatory reporting laws in all US states require professionals to report suspected child abuse or neglect regardless of confidentiality.
Which ethical framework is most consistent with CPI's Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security model?
Answer: Rights-based deontological ethics combined with beneficence
CPI's CWSS model reflects rights-based ethics (respecting the individual) and beneficence (acting in their welfare and safety).
An organization trains staff in a physical intervention technique not approved by its accrediting body. What is the legal exposure?
Answer: Potential negligence claims and loss of accreditation status
Using non-approved techniques can constitute negligence and jeopardize accreditation, exposing the organization to significant legal risk.
A staff member suspects a coworker is falsifying restraint documentation. Under CPI ethics, the appropriate course of action is to:
Answer: Report the concern to a supervisor or compliance officer
Suspected documentation fraud must be reported to supervisory or compliance channels to protect client safety and organizational integrity.
What does 'informed consent' require before implementing a behavior intervention plan that may include physical interventions?
Answer: A written explanation of risks, alternatives, and the right to refuse, with documented agreement
Informed consent requires disclosure of risks and alternatives, comprehension by the individual, and voluntary documented agreement.