Which statement is associated with federal regulations regarding the patient identification in a substance abuse program?
A) A substance abuse treatment facility has an unconditional obligation not to identify patients who have been treated.
B) Federal regulations prevent a substance abuse program from disclosing patients who were not treated in their program.
C) General hospitals are prohibited from revealing patient admission status, even when the diagnosis is not substance abuse related.
D) Providers are permitted to release patient identification information related to substance abuse treatment at their office.
A
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A 2-year-old boy fell down a flight of stairs, is crying loudly, and is very difficult to communicate with. Because you are unable to clear the spine, you elect to initiate spine motion restriction precautions. Which instruction would you provide to other EMTs who are initiating this care for the patient?
A) "After he is on the board, place a towel behind his head to keep the airway open." B) "It is better if the collar is a little too big; that is more comfortable for him." C) "Let's place a folded towel under his shoulders and back to help maintain head alignment." D) "Use an adult 'no neck' collar since those fit almost everyone."
Benchmarking has often been used in conjunction with the quality improvement model in the health care context.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
To ensure patient confidentiality and practice sensible risk management, never discuss a patient with which of the following?
a. Members of the office staff when necessary to the patient's care b. Patient's insurance carrier even if you have a signed release c. Credit bureau/collection agency d. Patient's attorney even if you have a signed release