Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part XLV - Medical Professions
Subpart 3 - Practice
Chapter 49 - Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants
Subchapter B - Standards of Practice
Section XLV-4907 - Screening
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
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.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3001-3014 and 37:1270(B)(6).