Laws, Regulations, and Standards Flashcards
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Which organization accredits opticianry education programs in the United States?
Answer: Commission on Opticianry Accreditation (COA)
The Commission on Opticianry Accreditation (COA) is the national accrediting body for opticianry education programs in the US.
The ABO (American Board of Opticianry) certification is best described as:
Answer: A voluntary national certification demonstrating competency
ABO certification is a voluntary national credential that demonstrates professional competency, though some states accept or require it as part of their licensure process.
Under HIPAA's Minimum Necessary Standard, an optical office employee should share a patient's PHI:
Answer: Only to the extent needed to accomplish the intended purpose
The Minimum Necessary Standard requires that only the least amount of protected health information needed to accomplish a specific task be accessed or disclosed.
A patient's frame is under a manufacturer's warranty, but the damage is clearly caused by patient misuse. The optician should:
Answer: Inform the patient the damage is not covered under warranty and discuss repair or replacement options
Misuse-related damage typically voids a manufacturer's warranty, and the optician must honestly inform the patient of coverage limits and available options.
In states that do not require opticianry licensure, which standard still legally applies to prescription lens dispensing?
Answer: FTC Eyeglass Rule and FDA impact-resistance regulations still apply federally
Federal regulations including the FTC Eyeglass Rule and FDA's impact-resistant lens requirement (21 CFR 801.410) apply in all states regardless of whether state licensure exists.
An optician notices a prescription has no issue date. Under the FTC Eyeglass Rule, the optician should:
Answer: Ask the patient to have the prescriber add the issue date before dispensing
An issue date is a required element of a valid eyeglass prescription under the FTC Eyeglass Rule; the optician should return it to the prescriber for completion.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a state opticianry practice act?
Answer: To define the legal scope of practice, licensure requirements, and disciplinary procedures for opticians
A state practice act defines who may legally practice opticianry, what acts are permitted, educational and examination requirements, and how violations are handled.