La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XLV-4907

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section XLV-4907 - Screening

A. Occupational therapists have the responsibility to identify clients who may present problems in occupational performance that would require an evaluation.

B. Occupational therapists may screen independently or as members of a team.

C. Screening methods shall be appropriate to the client's age, education, cultural background, medical status, and functional ability.

D. Screening methods may include interview, observation, testing, and record review.

E. Occupational therapists shall communicate the screening results and recommendations only to appropriate individuals.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XLV-4907

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 12:767 (November 1986), by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 41:2141 (October 2015).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3001-3014 and 37:1270(B)(6).