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1. Home Care Provider Bag Must Include the following tools

Face Mask

Waterless antiseptic gel-at least 60% alcohol

Sphygmomanometer Or electronic BP cuff

Paper towels

All of the above

2. The law allows the health care provider to receive confidential HIV Related Information needed to provide health care

True

False

3. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic you Should take additional precautions for the safety of yourself and the community we serve.

Prescreen when Scheduling Home Visits
Home Visits “should” be conducted a wearing a mask

True

False

4. The NYSDOH requires that universal precautions be employed for all, patients being cared for in the home by licensed or certified providers, only if they have the knowledge of the bloodborne status of the patient

True

False

5. IF THE GOAL LEVELS ARE TOO HIGH AND PATIENT CAN’T REACH THIS TYPE OF GOAL THEN IT MUST BE DOWNGRADED

True

False

6. Time in/out must be documented on every visit even if there is not obvious section for it on the form.

True

False

7. If the patient is receiving homecare then the MD and agency has determined that the patient is “homebound”

True

False

8. When a documenting error occurs the only acceptable method of correction is:

Draw a single line through the error. Do not scribble and do not write over the mistake.
Write “error” next to the single line correction.
Initial and date the single line correction. The only time you will not record the date of correction is when the object of correction is a date.
Write the correction information

True

False

9. COVID-19 Visit Home Visit Protocol requires:

Client/caregiver (if within 6 feet) must also wear a mask or face covering.

Client and caregiver must be screened for temperature upon entry.

If soap and water are not immediately available, an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol, may be used

All of the above

10. Why should visit notes should be written in the patients home?

Patient/Caregiver should never “sign” a blank note

Patient/Caregiver should never “sign” an incomplete note

Patient/Caregiver has the right to read the documented session note at the time of signature

All of the Above

11. Do not perform a visit to the patient until you receive a confirmed Authorization from the
Therapy Depot Case Manager.

True

False

12. Masks, eye protection, or face shield must be worn whenever splashes, spray, droplets or aerosol of blood or other potentially infectious materials may be generated and there is a potential for eye contamination.

True

False

13. Gloves should not be worn for touching blood and body fluids, mucous membranes, or non intact skin of all patients and for handling items and surfaces soiled with blood or body fluids.

True

False

14. There must be a record of each visit or a record of why each visit could not be made. There are different methods of documenting a missed visit depending on the requirements of the agency.

True

False

15. Goals Should never be written with a DUAL status i.e.:

e.g., (CGA/Min A); (MOD /MAX A)

True

False

16. If working on a goal in May where a patient requires Max A 3/5 x to don sweater then the next level of progress would be

Max A 4/5 X

Mod A 3/5 X

Min A 3/5 X

None of the Above

17. I Attest to the Completion of the HIPAA Privacy Compliance

True

False

18. The 30-Day Episode of Care of the PDGM means Documentation does not have to be submitted in half the time in order to fulfill the 2020 PDGM initiatives

True

False

19. If white out appears on a form, the entire form has to be rewritten, and will be mailed back to you

True

False

20. Black ink is the only appropriate color ink that may be used for documentation in New York State

True

False

21. Since bloodborne diseases e.g.,. HBV, HIV are often carried by asymptomatic patients it is necessary to take precautions with all heath care setting including home care settings.

True

False

22. What are some principles of general home safey

Use night lights in bedrooms, bathrooms, and hallways.

Emergency phone numbers should be kept near the telephone.

Throw rugs should have non-slip backing and avoided in traffic areas.

All of the Above

A & B only

23. You are permitted to use or disclose PHI

For treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.
• With authorization or agreement from the individual patient,
• For disclosure to the individual patient.
• For incidental uses such as physicians talking to patients in a semi-private room.

True

False

24. If the child is hyperactive and I can not assess the vital (BP, HR, Resp) I can document

Unable to assess

Unable to assess secondary to hyperactivity

25. A basic requirement for Adult/Geri home care (Medicare A) is the patient must be home bound and require skilled intervention. Which means they can not leave the home

True

False

26. If I choose to mail notes I should mail my notes so they are received by the 3rd day so they are not late

True

False

27. Home care Agencies require their documented patient care visit/note to be submitted in

7-14 days

within 24 days

5 days

24 hours from the visit date

28. I Attest I have read:

1- TDP Provider Handbook

2- TDP Compliance Police

3- the Occupational Hazards in Home Health

True

False

29. You are required to release PHI for use and disclosure:
• When requested or authorized by the individual-although some exceptions apply.
• When required by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for compliance or investigation.

True

False

30. All personnel are responsible for knowing and following OSHA guidelines and Therapy Depot Exposure to Blood borne Pathogens and Infection Control Policy and Procedures.

True

False

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