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Occupational Therapists are fully responsible for the planning and delivery of Occupational Therapy Services.
True
Can Occupational Therapists use non-licensed personnel to extend their services?
True
What is the definition of supervision for Occupational Therapy aides according to the Occupational Therapy Practice Act?
On site contact whereby the supervising occupational therapy practitioner can respond immediately to the needs of the client.
Supervision of other non-licensed personnel requires that the Occupational Therapy Practitioner must maintain line of sight of the services provided.
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The Occupational Therapy Practitioners providing the intervention must interact with _________________ regarding the client's condition, progress, and/or achievement of goals during each intervention session.
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Delegation of tasks to non-licensed personnel includes what types of tasks?
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The Non-Licensed Personnel may perform occupational therapy evaluative procedures.
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What are the three components that documentation reflecting activities by non-licensed personnel must identify?
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What actions may non-licensed personnel NOT perform?
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Non-licensed personnel may record quantitative data for tasks delegated by the supervising occupational therapist practitioner.
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A supervising occupational therapist is any occupational therapist whether working full-time, part-time or PRN, who delegates the temporary licensed.
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Temporary licensees can supervise anyone.
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A Temporary licensee becomes a regular licensee.
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A Temporary Licensee can work alone.
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What information must be on file regarding Regular Licensed Practitioners?
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For each supervising occupational therapist/employer, the temporary licensee must submit a separate Temporary Licensee form to the Supervisor.
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What must all documentation completed by an individual holding a Temporary License include?
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Who must supervise a Temporary Licensee?
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How often must the Temporary Licensee complete supervision hours?
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All OTs who delegate to the Temporary Licensee must participate in the supervision hours, whether on a shared or rotational basis.
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Months when the licensee does not work as a temporary licensee, he or she shall write __________ in the Supervision Log.
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Supervision Logs are subject to __________ by the Board.
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How many hours is the Temporary Licensee required to complete each month?
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What is the minimum number of hours of communication required by the Temporary Licensee?
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What is the minimum number of hours of interactive supervision required per month?
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Study Notes
Occupational Therapist Responsibilities
- Occupational Therapists (OTs) are fully responsible for planning and delivering Occupational Therapy services.
- OTs can utilize non-licensed personnel to extend their services, provided these individuals are under the supervision of an OT practitioner.
Supervision in Occupational Therapy
- Supervision of Occupational Therapy Aides requires onsite contact to ensure immediate response to client needs.
- OTs must maintain a line of sight to supervise non-licensed personnel effectively, including through telehealth services.
Client Interaction and Delegation
- OTs must interact with the client regarding their condition, progress, and goals during each intervention session.
- Delegated tasks to non-licensed personnel may include assisting with adaptive equipment and performing tasks previously demonstrated by the client.
Limitations of Non-Licensed Personnel
- Non-licensed personnel are prohibited from performing evaluative procedures in Occupational Therapy.
- They may record quantitative data for delegated tasks but cannot initiate or modify OT procedures or sign documents in patient records.
Temporary Licensee Guidelines
- A supervising occupational therapist can delegate to any OT, regardless of full-time, part-time, or PRN status.
- Temporary licensees cannot supervise other personnel or work independently; they must operate under the supervision of a licensed OT or OTA present on-site.
Documentation and Supervision Requirements
- Documentation by non-licensed personnel must include the name and title of the person and the supervising OT's name.
- Temporary licensees must submit a separate Temporary Licensee form for each supervising occupational therapist.
Supervision Log Requirements
- Temporary licensees must complete supervision hours each month; a minimum of 16 hours is required.
- At least 12 hours must be spent on communication methods related to the client’s progress, while a minimum of 4 hours must be dedicated to interactive supervision.
Audit and Compliance
- Supervision logs maintained by temporary licensees are subject to audit by the Board to ensure compliance with regulations.
- In months when a temporary licensee does not work, they must indicate "N/A" in the supervision log.
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This quiz explores the responsibilities of Occupational Therapists, focusing on supervision, client interaction, and the role of non-licensed personnel. Understand how OTs manage their services and ensure effective care delivery. Test your knowledge on the guidelines and limitations of delegated tasks in occupational therapy.
