Delegation and Interdisciplinary Care

Question 1

Interdisciplinary Care

Answer 1

Kinesiologist, physician, physiotherapist

Question 2

Collaborative Care

Answer 2

Each professional within their scope of practice

Question 3

Cohesive and inclusive care plan

Answer 3

physical, emotional, and social aspects

Question 4

Benefits of Interdisciplinary Care with Kinesiologists

Answer 4

Holistic approach = by working together, healthcare professionals can address the physical, emotional, and social aspects of a patient’s health.
Improve outcomes = collaboration leads to more comprehensive care which can result in better health outcomes and higher patient satisfaction.
Efficient care delivery = sharing expertise allows for more effective and efficient care, reducing the risk of overlapping or conflicting treatments.

Question 5

Concurrent Treatment

Answer 5

BCAK is not regulated so members are expected to coordinate care with the other health care professionals, specifically if they are working on similar goals or areas of concern.
Refer to other health care provider if their needs are better addressed.
Kin needs to clearly explain funding implications for concurrent treatment.
Identifies, documents, and communicates the risks of concurrent treatment.
-declines services when there is an ineffective use of resources or the risk outweigh the benefits.

Question 6

Delegation

Answer 6

Health Professions Act = permits healthcare professionals to preform restricted acts and can in turn delegate the performance of the task subject to appropriate supervision.
College of Health and Care Professionals commonly delegate exercise therapy.
Commonly used for ICBC, WorkSafe, and MCFD.

Question 7

Delegation Responsibility

Answer 7

It is the responsibility of the delegating professional to follow the regulations from their respective college.
Supervisions (direct or indirect) must be adhered to.
Record keeping must be completed by the delegating professional.
-the delegating professional can request supplemental chart notes from the delegated activities as well.
Insurance must be made aware of who is providing the service which can effect billing.

Question 8

Kinesiologist as a Delegator

Answer 8

Can delegate/supervise rehabilitation assistants.
Different needs for insurance - $25 rider on insurance for BCAK membership.
Kins cannot delegate medically supervised exercise prescription.

Question 9

What does a delegating Kin need to do?

Answer 9

Assess the competency of the delegate.
Be satisfied with the quality of the performed acts.
Directly supervise the delegate as the acts are being delivered.
Chart for all client sessions following all charting regulations.
-client consent from delegation acts
-record name of delegate and statement attesting their competency.
-record the interventions being used and outcomes.
-sign off on any supplemental charting completed by delegate.