Identification should include the concept and importance of
- the Patient Care Partnership—Incorporates and replaces the American Hospital Association's Patient Bill of Rights and includes the patient's right to
- high-quality hospital care
- a clean and safe environment
- involvement in his/her care
- protection of his/her privacy
- help when leaving the hospital
- help with billing claims
- the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)—Ensures confidentiality and safety for patients through standards for
- privacy of patient information
- patient healthcare information security
- administrative simplification
- the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)—Protects the civil rights of individuals with disabilities, focusing primarily on
- protection of those with impairments that “substantially limit major life activities" as defined by the ADA
- guarantee of equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is an advance directive? How does it influence patient rehabilitative care?
- What is the process of getting informed consent from a client? Why is informed consent required prior to medical intervention?
- Who benefits from the ADA? Why is it important for physical and occupational therapists to be knowledgeable about the ADA?
- What happens if patient confidentiality is breached?