Every home health agency, based on the principle of due diligence, must inform its employees of what?
A) At-risk working environments
B) OSHA requirements
C) Available training for personal safety
D) Policies and procedures about clinical safety
Ans: A
Feedback: Based on the principle of due diligence, agencies must inform employees of at-risk working environments. Agencies have policies and procedures concerning the promotion of safety for clinical staff, and training is provided to facilitate personal safety. Home health agencies are not required to inform their staff of OSHA requirements, available training, or the policies and procedures regarding personal safety. They are required to inform someone before she is sent into a risky working environment.
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