Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Practice Exam

Which of the following does NOT address patient placement criteria (PPC)?

1. Substance abuse admission criteria

2. Continuing stay criteria

3. Outcome measurement criteria

4. Discharge or transfer criteria

The correct answer is: Outcome measurement criteria

The choice identified as the correct answer does not directly pertain to patient placement criteria (PPC). Patient placement criteria are specifically designed to evaluate the appropriateness of a patient's admission to a treatment program, ongoing care, and eventual discharge. Substance abuse admission criteria focus on determining if a patient qualifies for admission based on their level of substance use, which is relevant to placement decisions. Continuing stay criteria evaluate whether a patient should remain in care based on their ongoing needs and progress, directly influencing their treatment placement. Discharge or transfer criteria are essential in determining when a patient is ready to leave a program or needs to be moved to another level of care, thereby impacting the overall placement process. Outcome measurement criteria, while crucial for assessing the effectiveness of treatment and determining future care directions, do not directly impact the initial placement of a patient within a specific treatment program. Therefore, it is appropriate that this choice is recognized as the one that does not specifically address patient placement criteria.