COTA Stuff

Question 1

Are supervision levels fixed or do they occur along a continuum?

Answer 1

Along a continuum

Question 2

What are the four levels of supervision?

Answer 2

Close, routine, general, and a minimum

Question 3

Close supervision

Answer 3

Daily, direct contact at the site of work

Question 4

Routine supervision

Answer 4

Direct contact at least every two weeks at the site of work, with interim supervision occurring via phone, email, etc.

Question 5

General supervision

Answer 5

At least monthly direct contact with supervision available as needed by other methods.

Question 6

Minimal supervision

Answer 6

Provided only on a needed basis and may be less than monthly.

Question 7

The degree, amount, and pattern of supervision required can vary depending on what 4 things?

Answer 7

Practitioner’s knowledge/skills
Complexity of client’s needs and caseload demands
State laws, licensing requirements, and other regulatory mandates.
Practice setting type and facility procedures

Question 8

What kind of supervision is required for OT AIDES in client-related tasks

Answer 8

Continuous

Question 9

What kind of supervision is required for OT AIDES in NON client-related tasks

Answer 9

Intermittent - may require periodic discussing, demonstation, or contact between the supervisor and aide on at least a monthly basis