HCA- Module 2 Quiz With Complete Solution

Health Professions Act (HPA) - ANSWER_The legislation that regulates health professionals in Alberta. This gives each group of health professionals the responsibility of setting their own standards and regulations. Government Organizations Act (GOA) - ANSWER_Identifies the restricted activities in Alberta. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) - ANSWER_Activities that individuals normally perform on their own to maintain their health and well-being. Health Info Act (HIA) - ANSWER_Sets out rules that govern the collection, use and disclosure of health information. Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act 1998 (FOIP) - ANSWER_The purpose of this Act is to make public bodies such as governments, schools and health care organizations account for the way they collect, use, and share information about an individual. Personal Directives Act 1997 (PD) - ANSWER_Legal document that gives instructions and/or names of an agent to make decisions in the event the person becomes incapable of making his or her own decisions. Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documentation Act (PIPEDA) - ANSWER_To protect the information of employees collected as part of the employment and payroll process. Protections for Person's in Care Act (PPCA) - ANSWER_Ensure safety of people who receive care in Alberta health-care facilities; Act also promotes the prevention and reporting of abuse of adult Albertans who receive publicly funded care.