Ethics
Demonstrating concern for the safety and well-being of their clients.
Beneficence
false misrepresentation of a material fact, made with the intent to deceive, which causes another person to take some action detrimental to his or her own interest
fraud
The next individual in line who delivers services under the supervision of an OT
OTA
Demonstrating respect, fairness, discretion, and integrity in all professional relationships
Fidelity
the result from professional negligence, breach of client-professional contractual promise, liability for defective equipment or abnormally dangerous care-related activities that cause injury or intentional misconduct
malpractice
Independent of all aspects of service delivery
OT
Providing fair, unbiased, and equitable services for clients
Justice
the therapeutic use of everyday life activities with individuals or groups for the purpose of enhancing or enabling participation in roles, habits, and routines in home, school, workplace, community, and other settings
Occupational Therapy
Provide supportive non-skilled services
Occupational Therapy Aides
Providing objective, accurate information in all forms of communication and avoiding communication that is false, fraudulent, or deceptive
Veracity
Revised approximately every 5 years
AOTA Official Documents
Must have a therapist and therapy assistant physically present in the facility and immediately available for guidance as needed
Occupational Therapy Student and Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
Not harming or imposing risks of harm for clients
Nonmaleficence
The organization that publishes several official documents that guide occupational therapy practice and have direct implications on documentation
AOTA
True or False?
An Occupational Therapy Student is considered a qualified personnel
False