The following Code of Ethics is hereby adopted by the Board to
govern and serve as a guide for the conduct of licensed Occupational Therapists
and Occupational Therapy Assistants in the practice of occupational therapy in
this state. Reviews of numerous documents and guidelines published on
occupational therapy ethics, including the American Occupational Therapy
Association, Inc. (A.O.T.A.) Code of Ethics, were utilized in the preparation
of the following. Each licensed Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy
Assistant shall:
(1) Adhere to the
code of ethics as adopted and published by the Board;
(2) Demonstrate concern for the safety and
well-being of the recipients of their services and ensure services and fees are
provided in a fair and equitable manner;
(3) Take measures to ensure each recipient's
safety and avoid imposing or inflicting harm, avoid exploitation in any manner
in therapeutic relationships, use professional judgment and objectivity at all
times, avoid any compromise in the provision of services, and accept
responsibility for professional actions;
(4) Respect recipients, assuring their rights
and observing confidentiality at all times;
(5) Strive to achieve and continually
maintain high standards of competence and take responsibility for competence
through professional development and educational activities;
(6) Comply with laws and rules of the State
of Georgia and the Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy, encourage peers
to adhere to the Code of Ethics of the profession, and reporting any breaches
of the Code of Ethics to the proper authority;
(7) Provide accurate and complete information
when representing the profession; and
(8) Treat all colleagues and other
professionals with respect, fairness, discretion and integrity.
Notes
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 671-4-.01
Authority O.C.G.A. Sec.
43-28-7.
Original Rule entitled
"Ethics of Occupational Therapy" adopted. F. July 15,
1977; eff. August 4, 1977.
Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F.
July 11, 1984; eff.
July 31, 1984.
Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F.
Aug. 4, 2006; eff.
Aug. 24, 2006.
