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Audiology Services in Nursing Homes and Communal Living, in partnership with the American Academy of Audiology

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1.  When are hearing assessments to be conducted per the laws discussed in this course?
  1. Only in short term care (Part A)
  2. Only in long term care (Part B)
  3. Only when a hearing change is noted for any resident
  4. In short term care (Part A), in long term care (Part B), and/or when a hearing change is noted for any resident
2.  Who will sign the orders for hearing or balance assessments, with medical necessity noted in orders?
  1. Director of Nursing
  2. Medical Director
  3. Assistant Director of Nursing
  4. Speech Language Pathology Director
3.  What are examples of quality indicators?
  1. Food and drinks
  2. Bathing and clothing
  3. Mental illness and disruptive behavior
  4. Ability to walk
4.  What is the first step in the process of delivering services in a facility?
  1. Offer training to staff
  2. Contract with the facility
  3. Provide onsite services
  4. Conduct hearing screenings for all residents
5.  What laws mandate hearing services in prisons and juvenile detention centers?
  1. Olmstead Act and Americans with Disabilities Act
  2. Stark Law and HIPAA
  3. Omnibus Budget and Reconciliation Act, Fair Labor Standards Act
  4. Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act
6.  What is the state grant for training in nursing homes?
  1. Civil Monetary Penalty
  2. National Institute of Deafness and Communication Disorders
  3. Small Business Innovation Research
  4. HRSA Workforce Grant
7.  What staff provide the essential services of food, bathing, and personal care to residents?
  1. Nurses
  2. Medical Directors
  3. Certified Nursing Assistants
  4. Audiologists
8.  What is the "triple threat" of falls with diabetes?
  1. Retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy, vestibular dysfunction
  2. Fracture, migraine, hyperglycemia
  3. Neuropathy, kidney disease, cardiac event
  4. Mobility impairment, poor nutrition, fibromyalgia
9.  Which statement below correctly answers this question: Are independent low-income housing residents included for hearing services under the Supreme Court Olmstead Act?
  1. Yes, because all low-income residents qualify for federal hearing services regardless of setting
  2. Yes, because the Olmstead Act mandates that individuals with disabilities receive services in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs
  3. No, because the Olmstead Act only applies to residents in skilled nursing facilities
  4. No, because independent housing residents are not considered institutionalized under federal law
10.  Who is billed for resident services in Part A short-term care?
  1. Healthcare Power of Attorney for resident
  2. Medicare or Medicare Advantage
  3. The Skilled Nursing Facility
  4. The resident's next of kin