Progress notes: SOAP, DAP, BIRP and treatment plans

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10 questions from this lesson. Answers are checked as you go; nothing is recorded.

1. 1 / 10

   Which of the following is NOT a required element in every progress note, regardless of format, according to the lesson?

   AType of serviceBClient's favorite colorCDate and duration of the sessionDNature of the intervention
   Hint

   Look at the APA Record Keeping Guidelines section.

2. 2 / 10

   What does OBLPCT's rule require regarding the timing of progress notes?

   AThey must be filed within 30 daysBThey must be recorded before the session startsCThey must be recorded concurrently with the services providedDThey must be written after the session ends
   Hint

   Check the rule wording on timing.

3. 3 / 10

   According to the lesson, how long must Oregon client records be retained?

   ASeven years from the last serviceBThree yearsCFive yearsDTen years from the first service
   Hint

   Find the retention period mentioned for all boards.

4. 4 / 10

   What does the lesson say about putting a target date and a review date in a treatment plan?

   AEvery Oregon licensing board requires bothBOnly the social work board requires themCThey belong in the progress note, not the planDIt is common practice, not a rule; a payer's own format governs
   Hint

   None of the boards prescribes headings.

5. 5 / 10

   What must a private practice social worker name according to OAR 877-030-0100?

   AA billing specialistBA client advocateCA supervisorDA qualified person or records management company
   Hint

   Read the section on private practice social workers.

6. 6 / 10

   Which of the following is NOT listed as part of the Professional Disclosure Statement for OBLPCT licensees?

   AA statement of adherence to the Board's Code of EthicsBYour philosophy and approachCYour personal phone numberDYour fee schedule
   Hint

   Check the list of required elements in the PDS.

7. 7 / 10

   What does the psychology board’s OAR 858-010-0060 require that is not mentioned for the other two boards?

   AA target date for treatmentBA copy of the Code of EthicsCA client bill of rightsDA signed informed consent
   Hint

   Find the unique items in the psychology rule.

8. 8 / 10

   Which note format folds subjective and objective material into one section?

   ABIRPBSOAPCDAPDAll of the above
   Hint

   Recall the description of DAP.

9. 9 / 10

   What is the minimum content required in a treatment plan according to the lesson?

   APresenting problem, goals, interventions, target date, review dateBOnly goals and objectivesCOnly interventions and target dateDPresenting problem and diagnosis only
   Hint

   Look at the common structure described for treatment plans.

10. 10 / 10

    Which of the following is a consequence of failing to name a qualified person for a private practice social worker?

    AThe licensee may be charged a fee for servicesBThe licensee must pay a fineCThe licensee may be subject to unprofessional conduct sanctionsDThe client may be denied services
    Hint

    Check the rule on naming a qualified person.