Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 78305 - Basic Program Services: Occupational Therapy Services

(a) Occupational therapy services which utilize purposeful activity shall be provided and shall include at least the following:

(1) Initial and continuing assessment of the participant by an occupational therapist in the multidisciplinary team, including the treatment plan, method and interval of delivery of services to meet identified needs and discharge summary.

(2) Notation made after each treatment specifying method of treatment and the reaction of the participant to the treatment. Narrative notes shall be entered in the participant's health record when indicated and shall be signed by the occupational therapist.

(3) Progress notes shall be written at least quarterly in the participant's health record and shall be signed by the occupational therapist.

(b) The occupational therapy service shall be under the direction of an occupational therapist. An occupational therapy assistant or aide shall work only under the supervision of an occupational therapist.

(c) The occupational therapy services staff shall work the hours necessary to meet the needs of each participant as specified in the individual plan of care by the multidisciplinary team and in accordance with the staffing requirements of the Department.

(d) Equipment for occupational therapy shall include at least the following:

(1) Adaptive equipment for assistance in activities of daily living.

(2) Equipment and supplies for creative skills when appropriate.

(3) Provision for availability of assistive or supportive slings or splints and the materials from which to fabricate these devices.

(e) Space shall be provided for treating the participants and for storage of equipment.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 78305

1. Amendment of subsections (a) and (d), filed 9-20-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 38).

Note: Authority cited: Section 208(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1580, Health and Safety Code.

1. Amendment of subsections (a) and (d), filed 9-20-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 38).