Why Do We Assess? RCTX 3254 PDF

Why Do We Assess? RCTX 3254 East Carolina University  “If a Tree Falls in the Woods and no One Hears it, Does it Make a Sound?”  What is Assessment? A systematic procedure for gathering select information about an individual for the purpose of making decisions regarding th...

Why Do We Assess? RCTX 3254 East Carolina University  “If a Tree Falls in the Woods and no One Hears it, Does it Make a Sound?”  What is Assessment? A systematic procedure for gathering select information about an individual for the purpose of making decisions regarding that individual’s program or treatment plan (Dunn, 1984) A process of gathering information about an individual in order that the most appropriate services may be provided to diminish or eliminate the individual’s problems with his/her leisure (Stumbo & Thompson, 1986) Assessment is the process through which knowledge is obtained about clients, and their functional abilities related to school, work, leisure and family (Whilite & Keller, 1992) The process or interpreting measurements for the purpose of making decisions about placement, program planning, and performance objectives (Seaman & DePauw, 1989) Key Assessment Features in Common Systematic process of collecting, analyzing, & reporting Gathering data about an individual Allows CTRS to make decisions about RT program placement Main point of activity: Once you have gathered the information you must ANALYZE & prioritize!!!  Why It’s Important- (Client) Treatment (Tx) Placement Decisions Gain Client Info Baseline Progress Discharge Communication with Client, Caregivers  Why It’s Important – (Program) Administrative Requirements Reimbursement Regulations JCAHO www.jcaho.org CARF www.carf.org CMS www.hcfa.gov Professional Standards (ATRA, NCTRC, NC Licensure) Examine & Document Program Effectiveness  Why It’s Important- (Student) CTRS Exam NCTRC Job Tasks of the CTRS (Table 1.3) NCTRC Knowledge Areas for CTRS (Table 1.4) (NCRTC, 2021)  When is it used? Interventions Assessment and Documentation makes activity an INTERVENTION NOT Diversional Activities  5 Principles of Assessment “Systematic” Yield Dependable Process and Consistent Deciding what info Results to gather From time to time How to gather the info From one participant to another How to analyze results Placement primarily Making decisions based on assessment based on results results  Logical Connection Provide baseline info Among: Content of  Documentation (as a part of Assessment) Provision of proof of one’s current health status. Documentation is an on-going assessment of the participant’s health status Documentation usually demonstrated in the form of progress notes or medical charting procedures