Title: Identify the concept and importance of the Patient Care Partnership, HIPAA, and ADA.
Course: Physical/Occupational Therapy I (14060-I) > Section: Understanding Ethical and Legal Issues Related to Physical and Occupational Therapy Professionals

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?