In Addition to Standard Documentation Requirements,the Joint Commission Requires _____

question 34

Multiple Choice

In addition to standard documentation requirements,the Joint Commission requires _____ to be documented in mental health records.

• A) Benefits of treatment to be explained to third-party payers
• B) Involvement of the family members in treatment programs
• C) Legal status of family members and friends of the patient
• D) Provision of educational benefits by the state programs

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Definitions:

Assigned Right

A right that has been transferred from one party (the assignor) to another (the assignee), typically involving rights to receive payments or benefits.

Holder In Due Course

A person who has acquired a negotiable instrument in a legitimate manner and has rights to enforce it free of certain defenses.

Personal Defense

A legal argument or strategy used by an individual to justify actions taken or to protect oneself from criminal or civil liability.

Failure Of Consideration

occurs when the promised performance in a contract is not delivered, rendering the contract voidable or void.