ACE 6th Ed, Chapter 16: Legal Guidelines and Business Considerations Already Passed

ACE 6th Ed, Chapter 16: Legal Guidelines and Business Considerations Already Passed Liability type where employers are responsible for the employment actions of their employees Vicarious liability Advantages to owning and operating a franchise Access to the business and operating systems created by the franchiser, such as floor plans, operating plans, and marketing information This is most likely to be considered a characteristic of an independent contractor Serves multiple corporate clients or entities The PRIMARY purpose of an informed consent form To communicate the potential benefits and risks of participating in the exercise program or exercise-testing procedures This risk-management approach involves modifying the risk by removing part of the activity Reduction Agreement on the days and times for the first 10 exercise sessions describes this element of a binding contract Offer and acceptance The statute of frauds requires a written contract to validate the terms of an agreement involving goods, services, or real estate that are worth equal to, or more than, this amount $500 Contributory Negligence A legal defense that may be raised when the trainer feels that the conduct of the client somehow contributed to any injuries or damages that were sustained by the client. This is what defines the statute of limitations The time allotted for one to sue for damages In situations where clients decline advanced injury care, it would be appropriate to take this action Document the incident on the facility's injury report form The MOST important document for a client to sign before a personal trainer asks their healthcare provider for information HIPAA permission form Comparative Negligence A theory in tort law under which the liability for injuries resulting from negligent acts is shared by all parties who were negligent (including the injured party), on the basis of each person's proportionate negligence. This would most likely provide the best security when storing client exercise programs online A password-protected file in a virtual training program or app The FIRST action taken when introducing a new exercise machine to a client Inspect the machine for proper assembly and any visible defects in operation A trainer's best course of action when a piece of equipment is not working properly or presents a high risk of injury Move the equipment from the gym floor to a secured maintenance area The MINIMUM recommended coverage for professional liability insurance $1,000,000