California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies
Chapter 1 - General Acute Care Hospitals
Article 6 - Supplemental Services
Section 70519 - Occupational Therapy Service Staff
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) An occupational therapist shall have overall responsibility for the service.
(b) The occupational therapy director shall be responsible for the coordination of activity therapies which may include but not be limited to recreation, dance, art, music, poetry and drama.
(c) There shall be sufficient staff to meet the needs of the patients and scope of the services offered. The staff shall consist of occupational therapist(s) and may additionally consist of occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy aides and other supportive personnel.
(d) The occupational therapist shall supervise treatment rendered by aides and occupational therapy assistants. When occupational therapy aides are providing treatment, an occupational therapist shall provide direct supervision of the treatment rendered.
