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Define psychotherapist
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Auth to practice medicine, psychology, s work, marriage and family, reg nurse practitioner, personnel in any state facility
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What are exceptions to confidentiality
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Persons who participate in DX and treatment, nec for transmission of communication, consultation to further interests of pt
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True or false
Pt may refuse to disclose info re Dx and advice |
true
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Priviledge may be claimed by...
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a. attorney
b. guardian c. rep of a deceased pt |
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There is NO priviledge if...
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re need fro hospitalization, court ordered exam, if pt relies on emotional condition in a defense
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Is it true that after a pts death there is no priviledge if condition is an element in claim or defense
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true
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Which reporters required to provide their names to hotline staff?
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Medical, spritual, educational, law enforcement, judge, day care worker, mental health professionals
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Are names disclosed?
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They are held confidential
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When is hotline report sent to local sheriff?
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If it is not against a parent, custodian or caregiver
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Does the hotline accept complaints of out of state abuse
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No it is transferred to the appropriate state
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Who receives report if child under 16 is made pregnant by someone over 21?
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County sheriff
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What happens If juvenile sex offender is12 years or younger
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Report goes to sheriff for assessment and to assist the family in receiving services; w/in 48 hours
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If sex offender is 13 or older
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Report to sheriff w\in 48 hours
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If report of newborn who is surrendered and is in good health is it considered abuse
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No. Caller is given name of placement agancy
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If a child died of suspected neglect or abuse who is contacted?
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Medical examiner
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True or false
Hotline operates so that it can locate prior reports of abuse or neglect, monitor effectiveness of system,track investigative progress, maintain statistics, serve as a resource, enter into agreements with other states for info sharing |
true
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Must abuse investigation begin w/in 24 hours?
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yes if no concern that child is on danger or family may flee. investigation must begin immediately
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Can info from abuse hotline be used for employmenrt screening?
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No unless it is part of license or registration process
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How do they detect harassment?
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Review 3 or more unacceptable reports on a single child
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Must abuse investigation begin w/in 24 hours?
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Yes if no concern that child is in danger or family may flee. investigation must begin immediately
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Can info from abuse hotline be used for employmenrt screening?
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No unless it is part of license or registration process
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How do they detect harassment?
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Review 3 or more unacceptable reports on a single child
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What is intent of adult protective services
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Use least restrictive means and involve families to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation
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Are social services and criminal investigation used to avoid harm to the elderly or disabled
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yes to detect and correct and to establish programs for them
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What is a false abuse report?
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It is not true and is made maliciously for personal or financial gain, harassment, or acquiring custody
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Who appoints a guardian?
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The court
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Is neglect a failure to protect from abuse, exploitation or neglect by others
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Yes; A single act or repeated conduct that is physically or psychologically harmful
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How old is a vulnerable adult?
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18 years or older
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Which are manditory reporters
a. law enforcement officer b. bank officer c. Council advocacy member |
All of them
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If there is suspicion of death from neglect who must be contacted?
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medical examiner, criminal justice agency, Dept of Health
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How long does the investigative dept have to complete the investigation and notify guardian of any recommendations
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Sixty days
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Who does the report go to?
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State attorney and then to Health Dept to see if prosecution is indicated
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Which reporters required to provide their names to hotline staff?
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Medical, spritual, educational, law enforcement, judge, day care worker, mental health professionals
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Are names disclosed?
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They are held confidential
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When is hotline report sent to local sheriff?
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If it is not against a parent, custodian or caregiver
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Does the hotline accept complaints of out of state abuse
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No it is transferred to the appropriate state
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Who receives report if child under 16 is made pregnant by someone over 21?
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County sheriff
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If vulnerable adult is alledged to be sexually abused must an exam take place?
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If consent has not been given, can only stabelize and give emergency treatment
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Can priviledge between spouses, professional be overridden?
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Priviledge does not apply in case of abuse or neglect. It does apply between attorney and client, or clergy
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Who is contacted if a vulnerable adult is in need of protection but lacks the capacity to consent
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Dept must petition the court for a court order. Hearing must be w/in 14 days of filing
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Who gets the notice that a petition has been filed?
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Vulnerable adult, spouse, guardian, counsel, next of kin at least 5 days before the hearing
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How long does order last ?
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60 days. Then must apply for guardianship or discontinue services
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In an emergency, risk of death or serious injury, and patient cannot give consent can services be provided
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Yes BUT if adult has the capacity to consent and refuses, emergency protective services may not be provided
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Is the State Attorney notified when there is suspicion of abuse or neglect
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Yes and the appropriate law enforcement agency. A criminal investigation can be warrented. Dept of Health is also notified
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Are court records that have been subpoened made public
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Records examined in camera unless court determines that public disclosure is necessary for resolution of the issue
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If a person fails to report abuse or prevents another person from doing so, is there a penalty?
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It is a misdemeanor
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Is it unlawful to disclose records or info from a hotline
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It is a misdemeanor
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If a false report of abuse is made can legal action be taken?
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Refer to law enforcement . It is a 3rd degree felony. A fine may also be imposed of not more than $10,000.
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In case of abuse can there be legal action?
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Can go to court to recover fees and damages
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Is spiritual treatment or prayer abuse?
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No but there must still be a report and an investigation. The court may still order treatment by a licensed MD
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How much is the application fee for a license as a psychologist
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$500
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How much is the application fee for a school psychologist
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$250
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Define provisional license
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Has a doctoral degree. Must work under the supervision of a licensed psychologist until licensed
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How much is application for provisional license
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$250
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What is the renewal fee for an active license
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$400
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How quickly do you to respond to a request from the dept or to make records available re an investigation?
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Within 30 days
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When can an unlicensed person work for the Dept of Juvenile Justice or Dept of Chldren and Family?
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When supervised by a licensed professional
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When can a school psychologist provide private sector services w/in their district?
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When they are informed that free sevices are available; when not in same school; do not promise 24 hour services and cannot function as an undependent evaluator or promote themselves or use school materials
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When is a license not required ?
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If there is no charge for services or if salaried by a private non profit org
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Do you need a license to work for a gov't agency?
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NO but must function w/in their training and cannot call themselves a psychologist
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Who certifies a school pscyhologist?
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Dept of Education
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When can a rabbi, priest, minister counsel?
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W/in scope of training and no charge is made. Can charge if under the auspices of an established church etc
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How many Board meetings can a member miss without being excused or losing Board seat?
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3 consecutive but must notify the Board prior to the meeting
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When does passing score on Laws and Rules Exam expire?
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18 months after receipt of letter that you passed
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List requirements for acceptance of a doctoral program
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3 year program of at least 18 credits per year. 2 years are at same school, one year is full time
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What offenses result in permanent loss of license?
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Obtaining license by fraudulent means or bribery or sexual misconduct in any jurisdiction
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What offenses result in either permanent denial of license or deny for 2 years to allow for rehabilitation?
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Disciplined for Laws and Rules or found guilty of any crime in any jurisdiction
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What is a limited license?
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Retined or will retire w/in 6 months and serve underserved population. Do not need to pay $25 fee if will not be paid
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What is the application fee for a provisional license
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$250. Must receive 2 hrs supervision/week
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Application fee for License by Exam?
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$500
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How much does it cost to take theLaws and Rules Exam?
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$75
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License fee?
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$400 and same for renewal. For provisional license initial fee is $500
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What is the Inactive renewal fee?
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$400. Must certify that you have not practiced nor violated any provisions.
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Delinquincy fee?
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$400
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How many graduate level ce credits can be can be taken at a university
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10 per semester
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How many credits can be obtained for attendance at state or national conventions?
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four
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How many credits are allowed for attendance at Board meetings?
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ten
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What is fine for not taking course in domestic violence?
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$250. Licence is suspended until you comply
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Fines must be paid w/in ___ days of final order
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30
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How many years of postdoc experience must a clinical psychologist have?
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3 years or employed by a VA facility
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A __________ is appointed by the court to make decisions re mental health treatment of someone declared incompetant
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guardian advocate
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True or false: A mental health overlay program is a mobile service
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true
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Psychiatric nurse has a ------or -------degree and --years post masters supervised experience
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masters, doctorate, two
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How many years of experience must a psychiatrist have
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three including his residency
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Does a receiving facility hold involuntary pts under emergency site or for evaluation or short term?
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true
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Can a drug be used as a restraint?
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yes is not part of the standard treatment regimin
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What Department is the mental health authority of Florida?
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Dept of Children and Family services
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Who is exempt from fingerprinting
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Students under supervision where the primary focus is not the treatment of minors
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When do mental health personnel working less than 15 hours a week need to be fingerprinted?
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When primary purpose is the treatment of minors
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True or false: A volunteer less than 40 hours per month is exempt from fingerprinting
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true if under direct supervision
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The Intent of _____________ is to recommend programs to reduce the occurrance, severity, duration, & disabeling effects of mental illness
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Baker or Florida Mental Health Act
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True or false:
Intent is to research, evaluate recommend and plan for the above? |
true
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Treatment programs shall include....
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health, social, educational, rehab services
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Goal is to ...
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Return to community ASAP
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Goal is to ....
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Preserve human rights and dignity
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Intervention is to be...
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Least restrictive. Use restraint and seclusion only in response to imminent danger to self or others
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Involuntary placement only when........
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Expert evaluation determines that it is necessary
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Goal for pts is
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To assume responsibility for their recovery and treatment
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DEPT means: Dept of Children and Famiy Services
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true
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What is the difference between a guardian and a guardian advocate?
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Guardian acts on behalf of someone who cannot do so for themselves. Guardian advocate is appointed by the court to make decisions re mental health treatment
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Is someone who is retarded or dev disabled, or intoxicated or a substance abuser considered mentally ill?
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No. Mentally ill means an impairment of mental or emotional processes which interferes with the ability to meet ADL or perceive reality
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A facility that provides mental health services regardless of ability to pay is called
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A public facility
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A public or private facility that holds or receives involuntary pts is a
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receiving facility
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T or F Restraint means physical means or a drug used to control behavior or restrict his freedom of movement
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true
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From a receiving facility may a disturbed pt go to a treatment facility
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Yes It can be is state owned or a VA facility
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Who has responsibility to plan, evaluate, coordinate services?
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Dept of Children and Family Services.
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Is Dept of Children and Family services responsible for developing a handbook?
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Yes to establish policies and procedures
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How long do contracts last under the Baker Act?
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three years
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Employees having direct contact with persons 18 or younger ....
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Must be screened and fingerprinted
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Must interns always be fingerprinted
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Not when children are their main treatment modality and are supervised
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T or F. A professional working predominantly with children does not need to be fingerprinted
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False even if they work 15 hours or less
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When does a volunteer exempt from fingerprinting?
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Work less than 40 hours per month and under supervision
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It is unlawful to bring........to a state hospital
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drugs, weapons, liquor
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If a patient cannot pay can they be denied mental health treatment
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No
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Pt must receive a written treatment plan within _______days of admission
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five
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IF If pt's MD is unwilling to perform a medical procedure
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The court can hold a hearing.
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A petition questioning the cause and legality of detention is called..
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Habeas Corpus
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Administrator must respond to a petition that pt is being held unjustly within ____
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the next court working day
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Sexual misconduct is a:
a. felony b. misdomeanor |
a. second degree felony
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Who does an employee report sexual misconduct to?
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abuse hotline and local law enforcrment
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Who cannot be a representative for an involuntary patient?
a. spouse b. adult child c. adult next of kin d. adult friend e. member of local advisory council f. licensed professional |
All but "f" and in that order
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Does a guardian advocate need a training course re rights, meds, dx, ethics, and duties?
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Yes - 4 hours
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May the guardian advocate consent to abortion, sterilization, ECT, psychosurgery, experimantal treatment?
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Not unless specific court approval has been obtained, is essential to care of pt and does not present an unreasonable risk to the pt
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Who transports to a receiving facility?
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Law enforcement or a transport service or mobile crisis team or mental health overlay team
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True or false:
A voluntary pt who is unwilling or unable to consent to mental health treatment must be discharged |
trur or transferred to involuntary status
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Can the healthcare surrogate of a voluntary pt consent to mental health treatment?
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No
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How soon must a voluntary pt be discharged or transferred to involuntary status after a request
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24 hours. Same procedure if pt refuses consent for treatment
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Who may initiate an involuntary examination?
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Court, law enforcement, psychologist or MD
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How long may a person be held for involuntary examination?
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72 hours. Then must either be released, turned over to law enforcement, or placed involuntarily
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What are criteria for involuntary outpatient placement?
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Older, mentally ill, in need of supervision, has a history of non compliance in order to prevent a relapse
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How long is a court order for involuntary outpatient placement in effect?
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Up to 6 months
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If pt does not meet the criterion for involuntary outpatient placement the court may order...
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that the person be admitted for involuntary inpatient exam or admission
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Requirement for involuntary inpatient placement is...
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All less restrictive alternatives are judged inappropriate. Then court holds a hearing w/in 5 days
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Dept shall develop a plan fot deinstitutionalization of pt over--------------- years of age
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55
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A Florida resident who goes out of state can be accepted back for 15 days for....
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Examination. If further treatment is necessary a petition is filed with the court where the pt is a resident
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True or false. The Dept will provide residential care for psychotic or emotionally disturbed children
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True
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At what age can a minor request outpatient crisis intervention and treatment?
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13. There cannot be more that 2 visits per week before parental consent is required
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Can medication be given during crisis treatment
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No Nor ETC
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Is the parent liable for payment for services?
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Not unless they participate
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Can a child be admitted to a state hospital?
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No. Can be to a residential treatment facility or for crisis stabilization
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Can a person under 14 years share a room with an adult?
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No but 14 years or older can
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Public Medical Assistance Trust Fund gets its money from ..........
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1.5% of all hospitals net revenue
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Charity Care is for hospital charges of a patient whose income is.....
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Below 150% federal guidelines or exceeds 25% of income
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When can a hospital refuse to admit an indigent patient?
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When they do not have space or appropriate services or if they have met their quota of PMATF
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Can a person connected to a med, dental. etc school be appointed to the Board?
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As long as the college is not their principal source of income
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Who are Board members accountable to?
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The Governor
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How often must a Board meet?
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As least once per year. Can be via teleconference except in the case of disciplinary hearings
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Is a Board member paid?
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$50 per day plus expenses
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How many hours of risk mgt or cost containment are required?
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one
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How many hours of medical errors are required
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two
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Are video courses allowed?
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Yes no more that 5 hours per course
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Can you get ce credits any other way that taking courses or attending meetings?
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Yes can do probono work with the indigent for 25% of requirement if they are approved in advance or by doing research or training
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T or F You need 1 credit on risk mgt and cost containment and 2 credits in medical errors for renewal of license
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true
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What kind of license can be granted to retired professional?
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Limited license - Must have practiced for at least 10 years
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Where can a person with a limited license practice?
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Public agencies or non profit agencies or institutions which provide liability coverage
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How long must an imigrant have practiced in order to be eligible for examination?
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3 years
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How much does a wall certificate cost?
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$25
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How many credits is the domestic violence course
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2 hours
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Is a HIV course required?
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Yes No later than 1st renewal
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What kind of licenses may one chose at time of renewal?
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Active, inactive, retired
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When does a person have to retake full examinations?
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When retired or inactive for 5+ years.
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Must report any disciplinary action to the Board for ___ years
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10 and a paid claim that exceeds $5,000
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Are fingerprints required at licensure
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Yes and at renewal until a criminal history check has been performed
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Who may write prescriptions?
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MD, registered nurse practitioner, PA
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How many days does one have reviev and verify a profile done by the Dept of Health?
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30 then a fine of $100 per day is imposed
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Are all professionals are required to maintain malpractice insurance?
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yes. Exemptions are those who work for the VA State hospital or a volunteer
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How long must records be retained after a pts death, relocation or termination of practice?
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2 years
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If a pt responds to an add for free or reduced fee services within 72 hours of the ad, are they required to pay?
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No. This does not apply to an ad in a classified directory
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T or F. It is a felony to pratice without an active, valid license
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T. ALso with a suspended, revoked or void license
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What is the penalty for practicing w/out an active, valid license?
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$1000+ fine or incarceration for a minimum of one year.
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What is penalty for practicing with a delinquent or inactive license for up to 12 months
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misdemeanor. If more than 12 months it is a felony with a fine of $500 and incarceration for 30 days.
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Is it ok to sell diatary supplements
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Yes
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What happens if someone defaults on a student loan or scholarship obligaton?
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They are disciplined by suspending their licence until new arrangements can be made. Also can be placed on probation or fined.
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Who must be on a probable cause panel?
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A current Board member, a consumer, a professional Board member
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What does the probable cause panel do if they find that probable cause exists?
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They file a formal complaint
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A complaint must be filed w/in 6 years and no more that 12 years after an incident
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true
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How long must records be retained after a pts death, relocation or termination of practice?
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2 years
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If a pt responds to an add for free or reduced fee services within 72 hours of the ad, are they required to pay?
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No. This does not apply to an ad in a classified directory
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T or F. It is a felony to practice without an active, valid license
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T. ALso with a suspended, revoked or void license
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What is the penalty for practicing w/out an active, valid license?
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$1000+ fine or incarceration for a minimum of one year.
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What is penalty for practicing with a delinquent or inactive license for up to 12 months
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misdemeanor. If more than 12 months it is a felony with a fine of $500 and incarceration for 30 days.
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Is it ok to sell diatary supplements
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Yes
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What happens if someone defaults on a student loan or scholarship obligaton?
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They are disciplined by suspending their licence until new arrangements can be made. Also can be placed on probation or fined.
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Who must be on a probable cause panel?
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A current Board member, a consumer, a professional Board member
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What does the probable cause panel do if they find that probable cause exists?
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They file a formal complaint
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A complaint must be filed w/in 6 years and no more that 12 years after an incident
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true
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How long must records be retained after a pts death, relocation or termination of practice?
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2 years
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If a pt responds to an add for free or reduced fee services within 72 hours of the ad, are they required to pay?
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No. This does not apply to an ad in a classified directory
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T or F. It is a felony to pratice without an active, valid license
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T. ALso with a suspended, revoked or void license
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What is the penalty for practicing w/out an active, valid license?
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$1000+ fine or incarceration for a minimum of one year.
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What is penalty for practicing with a delinquent or inactive license for up to 12 months
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misdemeanor. If more than 12 months it is a felony with a fine of $500 and incarceration for 30 days.
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Is it ok to sell diatary supplements
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Yes
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What happens if someone defaults on a student loan or scholarship obligaton?
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They are disciplined by suspending their licence until new arrangements can be made. Also can be placed on probation or fined.
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Who must be on a probable cause panel?
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A current Board member, a consumer, a professional Board member
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What does the probable cause panel do if they find that probable cause exists?
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They file a formal complaint
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A complaint must be filed w/in 6 years and no more that 12 years after an incident
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true
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Is a complaint that a licensee is impaired grounds for discipline?
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No if there are no other complaints,the licensee acknowledges the impairment and voluntarily enrolled in a program, wihdrawn from practice and signed releases of records
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What happens if the licensee is not progressing satisfactorily?
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All info is disclosed to the department and is considered a complaint
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What violations are appropriate for citations?
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Those that do NOT threaten public health, safety and welfare or injure a patient
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List issues that can receive citations
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Violations of CE requirements' failure to pay fees, failure to post pts rights, failure to update profile or advertise properly, display license, have reference books
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How long after the filing of a complaint must a citation be issued?
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6 months
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What are mediation offenses?
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Where the harm by the licensee can be remedied, is economic. does not result in an adverse incident, does not injure the patient
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What is an adverse incident?
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Results in death, brain or spinal damage, wrong or unnecessary surgery on the wrong patient
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If an agreement is reached between the complainant and the subject of the complaint via mediation is further action taken?
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No but if they cannot agree within 60 days, the department processes a complaint
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Is successful mediation a compalint?
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No but you cannot go thru mediation more than 3 times w/out approval of the dept
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What determines the range of penalties?
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The severity and repetition of specific offenses
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Can complementary treatments be offered?
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Yes but must maintain records and follow standards of treatment. Must practice w/in their standard of care
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How many incidents are defined as repeated medical malpractice?
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3
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Can the Board continue to license someone who has repeated malpractice?
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No
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Can out of state medical malpractice history be verified?
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Yes and can ask for a copy to the trial
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