Patient Rights |
REVIEW OF THE FEDERAL REGULATIONS |
CFR 484.10 PATIENT RIGHTS |
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QUESTIONS |
1. How does the Agency demonstrate it has informed the patient of their rights when the patient is cognitively impaired?
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2. The Agency must inform the patient of his or her rights. The Agency does not have to protect and promote the exercise of these rights. T or F
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3. If in a particular situation the Agency determines that the patient despite the Agency’s best efforts, is unable to understand these rights, a notation describing the circumstances should be placed in the patient’s clinical record. T or F
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4. It is not necessary to document the patient’s diagnosis, general state of physical or mental health, and/or other recorded clinical information, environmental information or observations to support why the patient is unable to understand his/her rights. T or F
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5. Does the Patient’s Rights document need to be provided to the patient in writing? Y or N
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6. When is the Agency supposed to inform the patients of their “rights”
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7. Where does “At Home Health Services, LLC maintain documentation attesting to compliance with CFR 484.10 (a) (1)?
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8. Can the family exercise the patient’s rights for the patient if the patient is impaired? Yes No
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13. The patient does not have to be informed of the visit frequency of the services he/she will be receiving. T or F
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14. The Agency must advise the patient in advance of any change in the plan of care before the change is made. T or F
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15. It is a legal requirement to provide written information regarding Advance Directives. T or F
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16. The Agency has policies regarding Advance Directives. The Agency does not have to provide a copy of their policy on Advance Directives to the patient. T or F
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17. The plan of care is developed by the MD and the RN. T or F
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21. It is acceptable to perform the Initial Comprehensive Assessment, set up the patient’s medication box and then inform him/her of the cost of the service before the clinician leaves the home. T or F
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24. The patient has the right to be informed of the toll free Home Health hotline # used to notify the ISDH of any concerns or complaints the patient has with the Agency. T or F
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26. The Agency must disclose the name and address of all persons with an ownership or control interest in the Agency. Persons who are officers, directors, or a managing employee must also be disclosed. T or F
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27. It is not necessary for the Agency to comply with acceptable professional standards that apply to professionals furnishing services in an Agency. T or F
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28. An example of a professional standard is “ complete and effective legible documentation” T or F
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