In a therapeutic relation, inform the client as soon as is feasible:
the cost of services
Under her new insurance plan, a client will have to pay
... [Show More] a higher deductible and the number of approved hours for ABA services has decreased. The BCBA feels the number of hours approved is not enough to have a meaningful therapeutic effect. The BCBA should:
discuss the difference with the client and determine a solution together
With regard to disposal of 10-12 year old records:
check organizational policies and applicable laws before disposing of these records
A BCBA offers clients a contract specifying the parameters of professional services. It should contain:
A) Specific information on how data will be collected and used
B) Expectations for client involvement and communication
C) Specific information on all fees and fee policies
File sharing sites for client records:
must be HIPPA compliant in the US
Bx analysts specify fees in advance:
to reduce the likelihood of disputes, increase the predictability of billing, and specify service costs and their associated fees
A BCBA has clients who pay for his service privately. He wants to increase his fee.
He should discuss the increase before charging the new fee
A BCBA took all appropriate measures to maintain confidentiality. However, due to circumstances beyond his control, confidentiality was breached. What should he do?
Inform the affected clients of the breach and carry out corrective actions as needed
A BCBA provides a contract to clients in which he specifies fees, including cancellation policy and late fees. When a client fails to cancel, he imposes cancellation fee and references the contract. Is this acceptable?
Yes, as long as clients are informed of the fee arrangements and rules, and this information is included in the contract
Which action poses a threat to confidentiality?
A) Storing your password
B) Syncing files to personal, unencrypted devices
C) File sharing folders instead of a single copy of documents
A BCBA would like to present a poster using data collected recently on an intervention with a child. What steps need to be taken?
He needs to obtain consent and the child's name and other identifying information should be disguised
Which is NOT a security measure that will protect documents stored on a mobile device?
GPS ability to locate the device
A BCBA is told by the client that she will change insruance providers at the end of the year (about 4 months away). The BCBA determines that the new insurance provider will not cover his services. When should he share this information with the client?
Immediately, as indicated by the Code
When transporting records or data in your car, these records can be stored:
in a locked container where the files are out of sight
A BCBA has provided services in the home and has been invited to begin providing services at school. The BCBA and the parents signed a contract before he began working in the home.
A new contract should be written specifying both the BCBA's and the teachers' role in program implementation
The BACB requires you to keep records:
7 years and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and the policies of your organization
BCBAs are required to keep records (including written notes and raw data) for how many years?
7
A graduate student is conducting a study on the influence of television on aggressive bx. She is storing her subjects' records and data at her shared apartment in an open crate under her desk. Select the option that addresses the extent to which her safeguarding is appropriate.
This is inadequate storage of confidental information
When carrying paper work from site to site:
only current papers pertaining to that case should enter the building with you
A BCBA works closely with a family and providing service in their home. She has also accompanied the family on trips to provide services. Her contract specifies issues such as private accommodations, time off, and coverage of travel expenses, including expenses that are not covered. Is this acceptable?
Yes, as long as the parameters and goals of such involvement are specified [Show Less]