Documents

Question 1

The philosophical base of OT

Answer 1

Purpose: outlines the foundational beliefs and values of the OT profession
Main points: -defines occupation and it’s importance
-promotion of well being
-means and ends of therapy
-compensation (ie adaptive equipment)
-develop mental health and well being
-environments which occupations occur
-engagement in occupation is the ultimate goal

Question 2

The code of ethics

Answer 2

Purpose: describes the value and principles of the OT profession; educates the public about values and principles; teaches the expected conduct and behavior of the profession; supports identification and resolution of ethical dilemmas.
-if things are in question, used to clarify
-what is ethical for us and outsiders

Question 3

Enforcement procedures of the code of ethics

Answer 3

Purpose: the ensure compliance with the code of ethic
-not official document; public and can be viewed
-delineates jurisdiction of enforcement procedures, disciplinary actions and other processes
-procedures by which complaints are processed, reviewed, and investigated

Question 4

Standards of practice

Answer 4

Defines minimal requirements for delivery of occupational therapy services.
-getting certified/ licensed and maintaining
-service delivery; direct or indirect
-screening, evaluation, and re-evaluation
-intervention
-outcome

Question 5

Scope of practice

Answer 5

What are minimal supervision requirements
-roles and responsibilities of OTPs
-education and certification requirements for OTPs
-informs public of scope of practice for OT

Question 6

Standards for continuing competency

Answer 6

Licensure is important to stay up-to-date
-what is evident based on knowledge/informed practice
-performance skills
-interpersonal skills
-ethical practice

Question 7

Guidelines for documentation of OT

Answer 7

-Defines the purposes and requirements of documentation
-defines types and content of various types of documentation
-if improper documentation, won’t get paid

Question 8

Occupational therapy practice framework (OTPF-IV)

Answer 8

Bible of OT
-five aspects of domain of OT
-occupation, context, occupational patterns, occupational skills, client factors
-explains domain and process
-describes OT interventions and approaches
-explains types of outcomes

Question 9

About official documents

Answer 9

-way of keeping everyone accountable
-purpose: provides general outline for practice
-revision every 5 years for documents