Self-Concept Check: The Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide’s Role in Family Spending and Budgeting
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1- It is okay to buy yourself something at the store with your patient's money.
True
False
2- It is okay to borrow money from your patient, as long as you promise to pay it back.
True
False
Question 3- Using a patient's money in any way other than that directed in the Care Plan or for which they have specifically instructed you to do so is considered stealing and could result in losing your job or going to jail.
TRUE
FALSE
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That's not quite right! It is never okay to use a patient’s money for any purpose other than that directed within the Care Plan and by the patient.
That’s correct.
That's not quite right! It is never okay to borrow money from a patient or their family, even if you intend to pay it back.
That’s correct.
That’s correct.
That's not quite right! Correct answer is "true." Using a patient’s money in any way than that directed in the Care Plan could be considered stealing and is punishable by loss of job, fines, and/or jail time. The agency for which the HHA/PCA works can also face serious penalty.
