(a) Occupational therapy is a service ordered by the licensed healthcare practitioner acting within the scope of his or her professional licensure, in which selected purposeful activity is used as treatment in the rehabilitation of persons with a physical or emotional disability.
(b) Occupational therapy service includes:
(1) Assisting the licensed healthcare practitioner acting within the scope of his or her professional licensure in his or her evaluation of a patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic tests.
(2) Reevaluating the patient as his condition changes and modifying treatment goals consistent with these changes.
(3) Decreasing or eliminating disability during a patient's initial phase of recovery following injury or illness.
(4) Increasing or maintaining a patient's capability for independence.
(5) Enhancing a patient's physical, emotional and social well-being.
(6) Developing function to a maximum level so that early testing can be applied for future job training and employment.
(7) Guiding patients in their use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for improving function.
(c) An occupational therapy service unit shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Health records shall contain pertinent information on the patient and procedures for obtaining signed medical orders.
(2) Notes shall indicate procedures performed and be signed by the occupational therapist.
(3) Initial evaluation, treatment plan and discharge summary shall be written and posted in each patient's health record.
(4) Progress notes shall be written and signed on each visit by the occupational therapist.
(5) Personnel policies shall define the occupational therapy director's responsibilities and the duties assigned to the occupational therapy assistant.
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Note: Authority cited: Sections 1275, 100275 and 131200, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1276, 1316.5, 131050, 131051 and 131052, Health and Safety Code.
1. Amendment of subsections (a), (b)(1) and (b)(3) and new Note filed 3-3-2010; operative 4-2-2010 (Register 2010, No. 10).
This database is current through 5/10/24 Register 2024, No. 19.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 22, § 73469, 22 CA ADC § 73469
