When should a chaperone ALWAYS be present for OMM?

When should a chaperone ALWAYS be present for OMM?

• A. if there is GU/pelvic/direct breast treatments
• B. Only for surgical procedures
• C. Only when patient requests
• D. Never

Answer: (A)

Chaperones are about patient safety and professional boundaries. When a treatment touches GU/pelvic areas or involves direct breast contact, having a chaperone present helps ensure appropriate conduct, supports the patient’s comfort, and provides a witness that consent was obtained and respected. This applies regardless of gender or desire for privacy, and it isn’t limited to surgical procedures. It isn’t something that should be based on a patient’s request or considered unnecessary. Therefore, a chaperone should ALWAYS be present for GU/pelvic or direct breast treatments during OMM.

Chaperones are about patient safety and professional boundaries. When a treatment touches GU/pelvic areas or involves direct breast contact, having a chaperone present helps ensure appropriate conduct, supports the patient’s comfort, and provides a witness that consent was obtained and respected. This applies regardless of gender or desire for privacy, and it isn’t limited to surgical procedures. It isn’t something that should be based on a patient’s request or considered unnecessary. Therefore, a chaperone should ALWAYS be present for GU/pelvic or direct breast treatments during OMM.