How often must occupational therapy services provided by the OTA be reviewed by the supervising OT?
A. Section 4181(a)(1) of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) states: Appropriate supervision of an occupational therapy assistant includes, at a minimum: The weekly review and inspection of all aspects of occupational therapy services by the supervising occupational therapist. (Weekly review should occur once each calendar week.) Section 4181(a)(3) also requires the supervising occupational therapist to provide periodic on-site supervision and observation of the assigned client care rendered by the occupational therapy assistant. Periodic review is defined in Section 4181(e) as at least once “every 30 days.” Based upon the supervisor /supervisee working relationship and the type of services that are being supervised, the supervising OT may chose either of these or more frequently, as he/she determines is appropriate to the needs of the client. The supervision process is aimed at ensuring the safe and effective delivery of occupational therapy services and fostering professional co
A. Section 4181(a)(1) of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) states: Appropriate supervision of an occupational therapy assistant includes, at a minimum: The weekly review and inspection of all aspects of occupational therapy services by the supervising occupational therapist. (Weekly review should occur once each calendar week.) Section 4181(a)(4) also requires the supervising occupational therapist to provide periodic on-site supervision and observation of the assigned client care rendered by the occupational therapy assistant. Periodic review is defined in Section 4180(e) as at least once “every 30 days.” Based upon the supervisor /supervisee working relationship and the type of services that are being supervised, the supervising OT may chose either of these or more frequently, as he/she determines is appropriate to the needs of the client. The supervision process is aimed at ensuring the safe and effective delivery of occupational therapy services and fostering professional co
Related Questions
- How often must occupational therapy services provided by the OTA/LP be reviewed by the supervising OT?
- How often must occupational therapy services provided by the OT/LP be reviewed by the supervising OT?
- How often must occupational therapy services provided by the OTA be reviewed by the supervising OT?
