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What is communication (per our definition)? ***
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the act or process of communicating:
to transmit to others; to have an interchange |
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What are 5 types of communication? ***
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- verbal
- nonverbal - reading - writing - listening |
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What factors vary among individuals in the multicultural health care environment? (I believe this is what she means by "subcultures" in the objectives for this unit.) ***
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- generations
- race - religious beliefs - ethnicities - education level (her addition) - sexual preference - socioeconomic background - gender - disability - philosophy |
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Values may _______ in the work setting. ***
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clash
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What are the 5 generations we identified? ***
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- traditionalists
- baby boomers - generation X - millennials/generation Y - generation Z |
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Traditionalists ***
(how many and how old) |
- 75 million
- born before 1946 |
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Traditionalists ***
(traits, rewards, preferred feedback) |
- patriotic, loyal, fiscally conservative, faith in institutions
- satisfaction of a job well done - no news is good news |
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Special considerations for Traditionalists
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they are aging, thus affected by many of those types of disease, such as hypertension, heart disease, as well as other chronic diseases which may affect vision, hearing, physical, cognitive, or sensory abilities
they might be taking a variety of medications |
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Baby Boomers ***
(how many and how old) |
- 80 million
- born 1946 to 1964 |
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Baby Boomers ***
(traits, rewards, preferred feedback) |
- competitive, question authority, desire to put their own stamp on things, "sandwiched"
- money, title, recognition - once a year whether you need it or not |
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Special considerations for Baby Boomers
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they are "sandwiched" between caring for adolescent children and aging parents and could be stressed because of this and their own age-related disorders
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Generation Xers ***
(how many and how old) |
- 46 million
- born 1965 to 1981 |
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Generation Xers ***
(traits, rewards, preferred feedback) |
- eclectic, resourceful, self-reliant, distrustful of institutions, highly adaptive, skeptical
- freedom is the ultimate reward - "So, how am I doing?" |
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Special considerations for Generations Xers
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enjoy being up-to-date with the latest technology and value new learning as a reward
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Millennials/Generation Y ***
(how many and how old) |
- 76 million
- born 1982 to 2000 |
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Millennials/Generation Y ***
(traits, rewards, preferred feedback) |
- globally concerned, integrated, cyber literate, media savvy, realistic, environmentally conscious
- work that has meaning for me - from a virtual coach with the push of a button |
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Special considerations for Millennials/Generation Y
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multitaskers who prefer regular feedback
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Who are the "digital natives"?
The "digital immigrants"? |
Millennials/Generation Y and Generation Xers
Baby Boomers and Traditionalists |
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Difficulties with texting and e-mailing
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they are 2-dimensional
60-90% of communication is nonverbal, so much of the message may be missing, and meaning can be misconstrued leading to misunderstandings and even conflict |
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What other subgroups might you encounter in the workplace? ***
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- patients with visual impairments
- patients with auditory impairments - patients with physical disabilities |
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What are the 6 stages of the cultural continuum? ***
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- cultural destructiveness
- cultural incapacity - cultural blindness - cultural precompetence - cultural competence - cultural proficiency |
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Describe cultural destructiveness. ***
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- dehumanizing
- people denied services on purpose |
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Describe cultural incapacity. ***
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- unable to work with people from other cultures effectively
- people treated with biases, paternalism, and stereotypes |
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Describe cultural blindness. ***
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- see all people as the same
- presume biases do not exist - ethnocentric, and assimilation encouraged |
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Describe cultural precompetence. ***
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- appropriately responsive to cultural differences
- acknowledge weaknesses and seek alternatives |
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Describe cultural competence. ***
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- differences accepted and respected
- expansion and adaptation of knowledge, resources, and services - vigilance regarding dynamics of cultural differences (This is the minimum APTA strives for) |
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Describe cultural proficiency. ***
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- cultural differences highly regarded
- need for research on cultural differences acknowledged - new approaches developed to promote culturally competent practice |
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Why is awareness of self important when living and communicating in a diverse society? ***
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- you need to understand your own culture, beliefs, opinions
(because these help create your "filters") - realize others are different - basically boils down to respect |
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What are the 3 elements of active listening?
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- restatement (repeat what you heard)
- reflection (verbalizing content and implied feelings of the sender) - clarification (summarizing or simplifying sender's thoughts and resolving anything that is unclear) |
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Haptics
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use of touch during communication (some consider it rude)
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Proxemics
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distance between speaker and listener (varies culturally)
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Why is it important to avoid stereotyping based on ethnic and cultural expectations?
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differences among members of the same ethnic or cultural group may be as great as those among individuals of different ethnic and cultural groups
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Oculesics
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making, or avoiding, eye contact (varies by culture)
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With respect to different cultures, what other individuals should you ensure you collaborate with?
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- the family decision maker (who may not be the patient)
- the culturally accepted caregiver |
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Rapport
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interaction marked by mutual collaboration and respect, but not necessarily agreement
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When people are in rapport:
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they have behavioral patterns that become similar in nature
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Three types of rapport
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- cultural (appropriate dress, greeting)
- verbal (using same/similar phrases as person with whom you are speaking) - behavioral (mirror posture/body movements and match voice tonality/tempo) |
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Definition of a professional
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person who puts the good of those he or she serves ahead of self-interest
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Three domains of learning
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- cognitive domain (knowledge, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation)
- psychomotor domain (perception, guided response, complex overt response, adaptation) - affective domain (attitudes, values, character development, communication) |
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Cultural competence in the affective domain
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- awareness of impact of sociocultural factors
- acceptance of responsibility for understanding cultural dimensions of health and illness - willingness to make clinical settings more accessible to patients of all cultures - appreciation of the heterogeneity that exists within and across cultural groups - recognition of one's own personal biases and reactions - appreciation of how one's personal cultural values, assumptions, and beliefs affect clinical care |
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What are the 10 professional abilities (formerly generic abilities)? ***
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- stress management
- interpersonal skills - responsibility - effective use of time and resources - communication - commitment to learning - constructive feedback (use of) - professionalism - critical thinking - problem solving |
SIRE CCCP CP
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Stress management
(of the 10 professional behaviors/generic abilities) *** |
identify sources of stress and effective coping behaviors
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Interpersonal skills
(of the 10 professional behaviors/generic abilities) *** |
interact/communicate in a culturally aware manner
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Responsibility
(of the 10 professional behaviors/generic abilities) *** |
accountable for actions and follow through on commitments
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Effective use of time and resources
(of the 10 professional behaviors/generic abilities) *** |
manage time and resources to obtain maximum benefit
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Critical thinking
(of the 10 professional behaviors/generic abilities) *** |
ability to question logically and distinguish relevant from irrelevant behavior
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Communication
(of the 10 professional behaviors/generic abilities) *** |
communicate effectively for varied audiences and purposes
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Commitment to learning
(of the 10 professional behaviors/generic abilities) *** |
identify needs and sources of learning; continue to seek and apply new knowledge, behaviors, and skills
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Constructive feedback (use of)
(of the 10 professional behaviors/generic abilities) *** |
seek high-quality sources of feedback and integrate it
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Professionalism
(of the 10 professional behaviors/generic abilities) *** |
exhibit appropriate conduct while promoting the profession
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Problem solving
(of the 10 professional behaviors/generic abilities) *** |
recognizing problems and finding solutions
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APTA Core Values ***
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- Social Responsibility
- Professional Duty - Accountability - Compassion and Caring - Excellence - Altruism - Integrity |
SPACE AI
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How would one apply the APTA Core Value of Social Responsibility in the classroom and the clinic? ***
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Social responsibility is the promotion of a mutual trust between the profession and the larger public that necessitates
responding to societal needs for health and wellness. - advocating for the health and wellness needs of society - promoting cultural competence - promoting social policy that meets needs of patients/clients |
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How would one apply the APTA Core Value of Professional Duty in the classroom and the clinic? ***
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Professional duty is the commitment to meeting one’s obligations to provide effective physical therapy services to
patients/clients, to serve the profession, and to positively influence the health of society - providing “optimal care” - facilitating each individual’s achievement of goals for function, health, and wellness - preserving the safety, security and confidentiality of individuals - promoting the profession of physical therapy |
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How would one apply the APTA Core Value of Accountability in the classroom and the clinic? ***
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Accountability is active acceptance of the responsibility for the diverse roles, obligations, and actions of the physical therapist including self-regulation and other behaviors that positively influence patient/client outcomes, the profession and the health needs of society.
- responding to patient’s/client’s goals and needs - seeking and responding to feedback from multiple sources - acknowledging and accepting consequences of his/her actions - assuming responsibility for learning and change - adhering to code of ethics, standards of practice, and policies/procedures that govern professional activities |
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How would one apply the APTA Core Value of Compassion and Caring in the classroom and the clinic? ***
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Compassion is the desire to identify with or sense something of another’s experience; a precursor of caring.
Caring is the concern, empathy, and consideration for the needs and values of others. - understanding the socio-cultural, economic, and psychological influences on the individual’s life in their environment - understanding an individual’s perspective - advocating for patient’s/client’s needs - communicating effectively with others, taking into consideration individual differences in learning styles, language, cognitive abilities, etc. - designing patient/client programs/interventions congruent with patient/client needs - empowering patients/clients to achieve the highest level of function possible and to exercise self-determination in their care - focusing on achieving the greatest well-being and the highest potential for a patient/client |
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How would one apply the APTA Core Value of Excellence in the classroom and the clinic? ***
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Excellence is physical therapy practice that consistently uses
current knowledge and theory while understanding personal limits, integrates judgment and the patient/client perspective, embraces advancement, challenges mediocrity, and works toward development of new knowledge. - investment in the profession of physical therapy - internalizing the importance of using multiple sources of evidence to support professional practice and decisions - participating in integrative and collaborative practice to promote high quality health and educational outcomes - conveying intellectual humility in professional and interpersonal situations - demonstrating high levels of knowledge and skill in all aspects of the profession - using evidence consistently to support professional decisions |
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How would one apply the APTA Core Value of Altruism in the classroom and the clinic? ***
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Altruism is the primary regard for or devotion to the interest of
patients/clients, thus assuming the fiduciary responsibility of placing the needs of the patient/client ahead of the physical therapist’s self interest. - placing patient’s/client’s needs above the physical therapist's - providing pro-bono services - providing physical therapy services to underserved and underrepresented populations - providing patient/client services that go beyond expected standards of practice - completing patient/client care and professional responsibilities prior to personal needs |
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How would one apply the APTA Core Value of Integrity in the classroom and the clinic? ***
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Integrity is steadfast adherence to high ethical principles or
professional standards; truthfulness, fairness, doing what you say you will do, and “speaking forth” about why you do what you do. - abiding by the profession's rules, regulations, and laws - adhering to the highest standards of the profession (practice, ethics, reimbursement, honor code, etc.) - articulating and internalizing stated ideals and professional values - using power (including avoidance of use of unearned privilege) judiciously - resolving dilemmas with respect to a consistent set of core values - being trustworthy |
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What are the PTA Core Values? ***
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- Altruism
- Caring and Compassion - Continuing Competence - Duty - Integrity - PT/PTA Collaboration - Responsibility - Social Responsibility |
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Our definition of Altruism
(from PTA Core Values) *** |
putting the patients'/clients' needs ahead of your own self interest
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Our definition of Caring and Compassion
(from PTA Core Values) *** |
- compassion - the desire to identify with or sense something of another's experience, a precursor of caring
- caring - the concern, empathy, and consideration for the needs and values of others |
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Our definition of Continuing Competence
(from PTA Core Values) *** |
lifelong learning in regards to expanding and improving work knowledge and skills, as well as constant self-reflection, personal development, and improvement
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Our definition of Duty
(from PTA Core Values) *** |
as a health care provider of physical therapy, you have the obligation to provide superior service and promote the well-being of society
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Our definition of Integrity
(from PTA Core Values) *** |
doing the right thing even when no one is looking
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Our definition of PT/PTA Collaboration
(from PTA Core Values) *** |
health care professionals working together to achieve high-level patient/client care to enhance the overall health care system
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Our definition of Responsibility
(from PTA Core Values) *** |
accepting the role one is given in order to function in an effective, safe, and professional manner, along with accepting responsibility for one's actions
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Our definition of Social Responsibility
(from PTA Core Values) *** |
utilizing our education and background to advocate for and serve our patients/clients while promoting the profession to the community
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HIPAA stands for ***
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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When did HIPAA become law? ***
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1996
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What was originally the main objective of HIPAA? ***
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to help employees maintain and transfer their health insurance from one job to another
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What other provisions were added to HIPAA? ***
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provisions to protect the health information of the individual
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What are the 2 titles under HIPAA? ***
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1 Title I: Health Care Access, Portability, and Renewability
2 Title II: Preventing Health Care Fraud and Abuse; Administrative Simplification; Medical Liability Reform |
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What does Title I of HIPAA address? ***
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the ability of individuals to access and renew health care coverage, as well as the ability to transfer health care when they change jobs
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When was compliance with HIPAA mandated? ***
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by 2003, with some exceptions until 2004
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What is covered under Title II of HIPAA? ***
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Title II: Preventing Health Care Fraud and Abuse; Administrative Simplification; Medical Liability Reform
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What portions of Title II of HIPAA did we discuss? ***
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Under the Administrative Simplification portion of Title II, we discussed:
- the Privacy Rule, - the Transactions and Code Sets Rule (which we called the Electronic Communication, or the Electronic Transactions Rule), and - the Security Rule |
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What does PHI stand for? ***
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Protected Health Information
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What types of information are considered Protected Health Information? ***
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any health information that could reveal the identity of a patient, such as:
- patient name, address, phone number - health insurance number - social security number - any other information that might identify the patient |
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What is the purpose of Title II's Transactions and Code Sets Rule? ***
(a.k.a. Electronic Communication or Electronic Transactions Rule) |
to provide national standards for communicating health information between entities to reduce paperwork and increase efficiency for:
- claims processing - payment - establishing eligibility and coverage under health plans |
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What is the purpose of Title II's Privacy Rule? ***
(a.k.a. "Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information") |
to protect the PHI of individuals from inappropriate use or disclosure
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To what forms of PHI does the Privacy Rule apply? ***
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- written
- spoken - electronic - any other form of communication |
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Under the Privacy Rule, PHI cannot be disclosed unless: ***
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- authorized by the patient or someone legally acting on the patient's behalf, or
- disclosure is specifically permitted or required under the Privacy Rule |
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Under the Privacy Rule, PHI can be disclosed for: ***
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- treatment
- payment - normal business operations |
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Can state laws take precedence over HIPAA mandates? If so, when? ***
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Yes, if the state laws are more stringent than the HIPAA standards
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What notice must health care plans and providers give to covered individuals? ***
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a written "Notice of Privacy Practices" describing:
- how their medical information may be used and disclosed - what the individual's rights and responsibilities are |
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How must the "Notice of Privacy Practices" be given? ***
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- in writing at initial service
- posted prominently - only needs to be given once, unless changes are made |
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When may diagnosis and treatment begin without written acknowledgement of receipt of "Notice of Privacy Practices"? ***
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in an emergency, when written acknowledgement cannot reasonably be obtained
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What PHI may be communicated for treatment? For payment? ***
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- for treatment, any PHI important to the patient receiving proper care may be communicated to the other provider who is directly involved in patient care
- for payment or normal business operations, only the minimum necessary information to justify payment or conduct required business may be communicated |
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Each health care organization must appoint a _____ _____ to: ***
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Privacy Officer
- assist in developing policies and procedures for handling PHI, and - monitoring compliance with these policies and procedures |
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What did Congress adopt to prevent unauthorized people from gaining access to PHI? ***
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the Security Rule
(a.k.a. "Standards for Security of Protected Health Information") |
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How is security defined, with respect to HIPAA and the Security Rule? ***
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the ability to control access to information and to protect information from alteration, destruction, loss and accidental or intentional disclosure to unauthorized persons
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A Security Officer must be appointed to: ***
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- assess risks and vulnerabilities to PHI, and
- to implement security measures for protection of health information |
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List some security weaknesses ***
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- leaving PHI accessible or visible on a desk
- failure to use screen savers and passwords - incorrect disposal of records containing PHI - failure to report security incidents/loss of PHI - lack of virus protection - lack of appropriate physical safeguards - use of sign-in sheets with PHI on them - terminal screen visible from waiting room |
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Providers must take ______ steps to make sure PHI is kept private. ***
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reasonable
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What are some civil/criminal penalties for failure to reasonably safeguard PHI? ***
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- $100 fine if the person should have known better
- $50,000 and/or 1 year prison for intentional inappropriate use - $100,000 and/or 5 years prison for inappropriately accessing PHI under false pretenses - $250,000 and 10 years prison for knowingly disclosing or obtaining PHI to do malicious harm or for commercial or personal gain |
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What is the mission of APTA? ***
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the mission of APTA, the principal membership organization representing and promoting the profession of physical therapy, is to:
further the profession's role in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunctions and the enhancement of the physical health and functional abilities of members of the public |
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What is the function of the APTA? ***
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APTA is the national organization that represents physical therapy, and serves both members and the public by:
- promoting quality practice, education, and research - promoting ethical principles - influencing policy - promoting professional development - promoting education and research - promoting appreciation of diversity - maintaining a stable financial base |
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What are the goals/priorities of the APTA? ***
When were they established? (know 6 for the test!) |
APTA Goals approved in 2005:
- autonomous practice/direct access (IV) - practitioners of choice for conditions affecting movement/function (I) - DPT (III) - research and evidence-based practice (V) - promoting fitness, health and wellness (II) - appropriate remuneration (IV) - ethical behavior, competence, collegial relationships (VI) - instill value of belonging to APTA (VII) - APTA documents are foundation of practice, research and education (VIII) |
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When was APTA first established, and what was it called? ***
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1921 - American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association
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What was the second name of APTA and when was it adopted? ***
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1922 - American Physiotherapy Association
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When did APTA come to be? ***
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1947
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How is membership in APTA organized? ***
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There are 3 tiers:
- national level (APTA) - chapter (state) level (Texas - TPTA) - district level (ours is Central District) |
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Is membership in APTA required? ***
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No
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What are the APTA membership categories? ***
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- PT Member
- PTA Member - Student PT - Student PTA - Life - Retired - Corresponding - Honorary (not a member of any other category, but made outstanding contributions to APTA or public health) - Catherine Worthingham Fellow (PT member for at least 15 years who made notable contributions to the profession; may use initials "FAPTA") |
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What are the APTA membership requirements? ***
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- enrolled in or graduate of accredited program (or grandfathered)
- sign pledge agreeing to ethical practice - apply and pay dues |
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What are the four components of APTA? ***
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- Chapters
- Districts - Sections (national level only) - Assemblies |
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How many chapters does APTA have? ***
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51
50 states and District of Columbia (Puerto Rico is no longer a chapter) |
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What is the purpose of the chapter? ***
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- allows for participation at the state level
- allows for PROPORTIONATE representation at the national level (HOD) |
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What purpose does the district serve? ***
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it is the most local organizational unit
don't exist in all jurisdictions provides basis for representation at the next level (chapter) may not charge dues |
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How do you know to which district you belong? ***
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based on location of residence or employment
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How many districts does Texas have, and to which one does San Antonio belong? ***
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13
Central District |
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What are sections? ***
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- allow members with similar interests to meet
- organized at national level exclusively - voluntary, but APTA membership and additional fees are required |
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How many sections currently exist? ***
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18
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Sections may be further divided into: ***
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Special Interest Groups (SIG)
while SIGs are authorized at chapter, section, and assembly levels, they are most common in sections |
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The 18 APTA sections come together: ***
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annually at the Combined Sections Meeting in February
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What are some of the sections? ***
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- acute care
- aquatic physical therapy - cardiovascular and pulmonary - clinical electrophysiology and wound management - education - federal physical therapy - geriatrics - hand rehabilitation - health policy and administration - home health - neurology - oncology - orthopaedic - pediatrics - private practice - research - sports physical therapy - women's health |
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What are assemblies? ***
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a mechanism for members with common interests to meet and promote objectives
they are similar to sections, the difference being that they are composed of members of the same class (category) and may exist at state and national levels |
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How many national assemblies does APTA currently have? What are they? ***
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only one
the Student Assembly |
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What is the Student Assembly? ***
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the national assembly for PT and PTA students
(this is also an exception to assemblies being members of the same class/category, as PT students and PTA students would normally be of different classes/categories) |
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When was the Student Assembly approved, and by whom? ***
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in 1990
by the HOD |
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May assemblies be further divided? ***
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yes
into Special Interest Groups (SIG) |
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In the past, there was another assembly. Name it. ***
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the Affiliate Assembly, created in 1989
(for PTAs, who were affiliate members of APTA PTs were active members) |
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When was the affiliate member category created, and who was an affiliate member? ***
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1973
PTAs were affiliate members |
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What privileges did affiliate members hold? ***
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they could:
- attend all meetings - speak and make motions - serve as chapter affiliate delegates - assert 1/2 vote in component-level (chapter/section) elections and within chapter's delegation to HOD |
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When did the HOD approve the Affiliate Assembly? ***
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1989
(to replace the Affiliate Special Interest Group of 1983) |
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What did the Affiliate Assembly allow? ***
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PTAs to meet at national level
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In 1992 the HOD voted to allow PTAs to:
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hold office at component (chapter/section) level, but not president
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What happened to PTA membership in APTA in 1998? ***
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HOD passed RC-1, creating:
- National Assembly of PTAs (a.k.a. the National Assembly--structured like HOD) - Representative Body of the National Assembly (RBNA) |
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How did creation of the National Assembly and RBNA affect PTAs? ***
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- they were included in the representation without having to pay extra dues, however,
- the 2 RBNA delegates to the APTA HOD could speak, debate, and motion, but could not vote RBNA met separately from the HOD and addressed only PTA issues, so PTAs no longer really had a voice in the HOD and became disenfranchised |
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After disenfranchised PTAs left APTA in droves, what happened to the National Assembly/RBNA? ***
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RBNA was dissolved in 2005
replaced by Advisory Panel of PTAs and the PTA Caucus |
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What happened to PTA representation in 2005? ***
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PTA Caucus and
Advisory Panel of Physical Therapist Assistants were established by the HOD |
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Who comprises the PTA Caucus? ***
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- Chief Delegate
- 4 Delegates - 51 PTA Caucus Chapter representatives |
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When does the PTA Caucus meet? ***
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annually
immediately prior to the annual meeting of the HOD |
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What functions does the PTA Caucus carry out? ***
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- provides representation for the PTA member in APTA governance
- open forum to identify current issues - elects 5 non-voting PTA Delegates to HOD (Chief Delegate and 4 Delegates) |
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What function does the PTA Advisory Panel carry out? ***
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- gives advice to BOD regarding PTA issues
- reports directly to BOD |
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How many PTA members comprise the Advisory Panel of Physical Therapist Assistants? ***
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5
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On what other panels may PTAs sit? ***
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there is a position reserved for a PTA on the:
Advisory Panel of Practice, Advisory Panel of Education, and Advisory Panel of Membership Recruitment and Retention |
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What was the purpose of the recent structural changes in APTA and PTA representation? ***
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to more fully integrate PTA members into APTA governance structure
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What are the criteria for recognition of advanced proficiency? ***
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- current member of APTA
- 5 years work experience (2000 hours total and 500 in past year in one of the categories) - 6 CEUs within last 5 years with 75% in selected category - above average job performance - at least 3 leadership activities, with at least one in physical therapy/health care |
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In what categories may a PTA receive recognition of advanced proficiency? ***
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- musculoskeletal
- neuromuscular - cariovascular & pulmonary - integumentary - geriatrics - pediatrics |
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What is the APTA HOD and what powers does it have? ***
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House of Delegates--highest policy-making body of APTA
- has all legislative and elective powers and authority to determine policies of APTA - can amend and repeal bylaws - can amend, suspend, or rescind the Standing Rules - can adopt ethical principles to govern conduct of members - can modify or reverse a decision of the BOD |
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Who comprises the HOD? ***
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- voting delegates (proportional representation) from all chapters
- nonvoting delegates from each section, Student Assembly, PTA Caucus, and BOD - Chapter - at least 2 delegates each, depending on population - Section - 1 delegate each (18 total) - Assembly - 2 delegates (Student Assembly) - PTA Caucus - 5 delegates - BOD - 6 officers and 9 directors |
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When does the HOD meet? ***
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at the annual APTA conference; in June (PT XXXX)
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Who can vote or speak at the HOD meeting? ***
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all delegates can speak
only chapter delegates can vote |
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What is the purpose of the BOD? ***
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to carry out the mandates established by the HOD
(via forming committees, etc.) |
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Who comprises the BOD?
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6 officers of APTA
9 directors |
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What are some organizations associated with APTA? ***
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- American Board of PT Specialties (ABPTS)
- Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) - Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy - Foundation for Physical Therapy - Trialliance - World Confederation of Physical Therapy - American Academy of Physical Therapy |
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What does the American Board of PT Specialties do? ***
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recognizes PTs with advanced knowledge, skill, and experience
board-certified clinical specialties criteria similar to recognition for advanced proficiency for PTAs (active APTA member, 2000 hours in specialty, but also must pass an exam) created by HOD in 1978 |
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What are the approved specialty areas for PTs, per the ABPTS?
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- cariovascular and pulmonary
- clinical electrophysiologic - geriatric - neurologic - orthopaedic - pediatric - sports - women's health |
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How many PTs have been recognized with clinical specialties? ***
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over 6,000 (website says 10,348)
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What is the purpose of CAPTE? ***
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accredits PT and PTA education programs
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Who comprises CAPTE and who appoints them? ***
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comprised of 26 members from education community, PT profession, and the public
APTA BOD (although CAPTE is technically independent of APTA) |
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What is the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy? ***
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a body that maintains and administers state board exams for PTs and PTAs
promotes uniformity among the states |
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What does the Foundation for Physical Therapy do? ***
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financially supports research for evidence-based practice
increases the number of PT researchers established by HOD in 1979 |
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Who comprises the Trialliance? ***
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- APTA
- AOTA - American Speech-Language and Hearing Association formed in 1988 |
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What does the Trialliance do? ***
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meets to discuss similar concerns
alliance creates greater lobbying strength |
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Who comprises the World Confederation of Physical Therapy and what do they do? ***
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92 member nations (106 per WCPT.org)
meet annually, international congress every 4 years to discuss global health issues |
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Who does the American Academy of Physical Therapy support? ***
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Black Americans and other minorities
formed in 1989 |
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What are the benefits of belonging to APTA? ***
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- voice is heard
- lobbying to legislature - access to current information - continuing education - access to website/Medline - networking - research funding/activities - credit card, insurance discounts |
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What was the first formalized representative structure for PTAs?
When was it formed? |
Affiliate Special Interest Group (ASIG)
1983 |
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How have PTAs been represented in APTA over the years?
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- Affiliate Special Interest Group (ASIG) - (1983)
- Affiliate Assembly (1989) - National Assembly of Physical Therapy Assistants (1998) along with - Representative Body of the National Assembly (RBNA) (1998) - Advisory Panel of PTAs (2005) along with - Physical Therapist Assistant Caucus (PTA Caucus) (2005) |
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At what levels are SIGs authorized? Where are they most common?
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within chapters, sections, and assemblies
most common in sections |
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How are assemblies similar to sections?
How do they differ? |
assemblies are similar to sections in that they allow members with common interests to meet, confer, and promote their objectives
they differ in that they may appear at either state or national level (sections are exclusively national) also, assemblies are comprised of members of the same class (category) such as student, or PT member, etc. |
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What is the highest policymaking body of the APTA?
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HOD
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Who appoints members of CAPTE?
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BOD
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What is the typical size of the HOD?
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just over 400 delegates (arrived at by a complex formula)
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Where is APTA headquarters?
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Alexandria, Virginia
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What did the APTA formulate in 1967?
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A proposal for creation of physical therapy assistants (later physical therapist assistant)
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What did the APTA HOD adopt on 5 July 1967?
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The policy statement, "Training and Utilization of the Physical Therapy Assistant"
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What constitutes a profession, according to Moore?
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- Lifetime commitment
- Representative organization - Specialized education - Service to clients - Autonomy of judgment |
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When did the APTA HOD adopt its mission statement and related policy?
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1993
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What are the key components of Vision 2020?
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- autonomous practice
- direct access - provider of choice - DPT - evidence-based practice - professionalism |
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How does the AMA outline patient rights?
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- the right to receive information from physicians and to discuss the benefits, risks, and costs of appropriate treatment alternatives
- the right to make decisions regarding the health care that is recommended by the physician (above 2 = informed consent) - the right to courtesy, respect, dignity, responsiveness, and timely attention to health needs - the right to confidentiality - the right to continuity of health care - the basic right to have adequate health care |
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