Week 4 Quality Of Health Care Worksheet Analysis

Initially, 1945 is the generally accepted date for the founding of the organized profession, when the College of Operating Department Practitioners was founded as the Association of Operating Theatre Technicians. Therefore ODPS were referred to as Operating Theatre Technicians (OTT). In 1947 the first formal

The occupational therapy profession shares many objectives across the communities, clients, and families they serve. Some of these aims include: “Developing the field of occupational therapy and enhance the professions capabilities to meet the needs of the entire population, providing evidence on the efficacy of occupational therapy. This includes working with organizations and local communities, incorporating education, research, and practices as a complete whole. In addition, developing a team of professionals that innovates and adapts to the developing health needs of the population” (AOTA, 2013). This includes advocacy efforts with policymakers to ensure continued funding to provide care to individuals (AOTA, 2013). Occupational therapy is a distinctive profession that helps

In order to be considered for a job in this field you need to have a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. Along with a Master’s Degree you also need to have a state license, be CPR or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, sometimes both are necessary. In order to get a state license, you need to go through a Master’s program, have fieldwork experience, and pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam. Once pass the exam, you will be given an OTR credential and continued education will have to follow in order to maintain the OTR credential. Others optional certifications can be taken from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Also, you are required to have at least one to two years of experience, but some employers may differ. Key skills that an employer’s looks for in an Occupational Therapist are good communications and interpersonal skills, compassion, patience, and strong writing skills. Physical strength is sometimes taken into consideration as

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, I will work alongside an Occupational Therapist and work directly with patients. The difference between an OT and an OTA is that OT’s set up treatment plans and perform medical assessments while OTA’s carry out the treatment plans with the patients. In volunteering at rehab clinics, I’ve learned that Occupational Therapists often spend much of their time dealing with paperwork while OTA’s are performing more hands on work with people. Their day includes helping patients in performing rehabilitative exercises within a treatment plan. Occupational Therapy Assistants help people to regain their ability to perform activities of daily living, or ADL’s. These are the core aspects which

This link between occupation, health and well-being (i.e. the fact that people are occupational by nature and that engagement in meaningful occupation is essential to health) forms part of the core beliefs and values – the philosophy – of the occupational therapy (OT) profession (Kramer et al, 2003). OT has its foundations in both philosophy and science, but unlike other medical professions, it was the philosophy that came first

OT and COTA collaboration: Both the registered occupational therapist (OT) and the certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA), should collaborate over the course of the client’s evaluation, treatment, and discharge. There is a hierarchy of supervision regarding an OT and a COTA, but nevertheless, both clinicians should have a professional team approach and partnership with the common core of serving the client. The team approach relationship should have sound partnership factors such as communication, trust, knowledge, and respect. Both clinicians would communicate clearly to one another of any client concerns, integration of activities within the intervention process, positive treatment outcomes, etc.

Demonstrate your understanding of the profession of OT by identifying 2 current or emerging trends in Canada 's healthcare system and discussing how occupational therapists are well positioned to play a leadership role on healthcare teams. (5000 characters)

Lives are changed everyday by occupational therapy assistants. I have the dedication, compassion, and ability to celebrate every miniscule improvement needed to become a successful OTA. This a quickly growing field where I can use the talents I already possess to excel. I can easily recall the differences made in my papaw’s life through occupational therapy and the way every advancement in mobility or independence was as exciting as it would be with a new

My long-term goal is to learn the techniques that are used by patients to help them progress. In addition, I want to explore the different work environments, which the occupational therapists work in such as in hospitals, clinics, or schools.

The first area I have chosen is registration competency 2: Safe, ethical and legal practice, reflecting on the core competence 2.5: Respect privacy and maintain confidentiality. This competency area ensures that the occupational therapist is able to act and justify decisions according to ethical, legal, professional and safety requirements. I believe in the rights clients have to maintain their privacy and confidentiality. With the diverse situations occupational therapist work in, it is essential to maintain knowledge regarding policies and procedures to ensure the clients rights are protected.

I did not think that Occupational Therapist (OT) worked in a Vocational Rehabilitation setting. I thought that Social Workers were the main profession that was in this type of setting. With that being said, I learn a lot during their presentation. I think it is a unique setting because there is less of a medical intervention and more of occupation of live. As stated in the presentation, their clients are younger individuals. There is a lot I still wonder about this setting because I am not familiar with setting; however, I plan on going to Gallery U Boutique. The questions I did have were answered in class. I think that will help become more familiar with this setting. I am the type of person that needs to do or see things first hand to fully

Occupational Therapy, along with many other professions, have models that guide the profession. These models, known as the Occupational-based Models of Practice, guide Occupational Therapists in the care of clients (Cole & Tufano, 2008, p. 87). Although there are many models, each model has its own distinct features and focuses. Similar in many forms, they also have unique characteristics, and each have a different emphasis. These models have the guiding principles of occupation defined as, “a basic human need, an essential component of human life, organizes behavior, gives meaning to life, enables a healthy lifestyle, and improves an individual’s quality of life” (Cole & Tufano, 2008, p. 127). So while all of the models are similar in some aspects in terms of occupation, each model is unique in some aspects as well. The Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance Model (PEOP) is one of the five models, incorporating a client-centered approach to a person’s occupations (Cole & Tufano, 2008, p. 8).

The primary goal of occupational therapy is to assist individuals, families, groups and communities to increase their participation in the occupations of everyday life. To achieve this goal, therapists will enhance patients’ personal life skills, modify the environment their occupations in, and adjust the occupation itself to better support their occupational engagement. Next, one of the problem my field face is the shortage of Human Resources. Take Hong Kong as an example due to heavy workload, there is a 30% loss of occupational therapy in non-government organizations, which is the second highest in the medical field.

I found this particular article on the Department of Human Services website for Minnesota. The main focus of these guidelines is to showcase why certain types of documentation are needed for an occupational therapist. The guidelines illustrate the different categories certain documentation is needed in and why occupational therapists need to know them. The importance of the documents is to show how and what to write about clients receiving therapy. Documentation highlights the therapeutic action being taken and the response of it. It should also demonstrate the therapists reasoning behind making certain decision for clients. My reaction to these guidelines is that this is a very detailed oriented occupation. It seems like a step by step explanation

Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF) is an official document of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) that describes the central concepts of OT practices by showing all aspects that can support or delay individual’s occupational performance. It is intended for OT practitioners, students, educators, researchers, and also other health care professionals. Occupational Therapy Practice Framework focuses on