Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 435 - State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
Chapter 30 - Occupational Therapists and Assistants
Section 435:30-1-2 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this Chapter, shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly in-dictates otherwise:

"Alternate supervisor" means an Oklahoma licensed Occupational Therapist who has signed a Form #5, Verification of Supervision, agreeing to provide supervision to the Occupational Therapy Assistant or applicant for licensure in the absence of the supervising Occupational Therapist. The alternate supervisor assumes all duties and responsibilities of the primary supervisor during that absence.

"Consultation" means periodic meetings to review and to provide recommendations and resource information regarding methods of implementation of the occupational therapy programs.

"Direct supervision" means personal supervision and specific delineation of tasks and responsibilities by an Oklahoma licensed occupational therapist who has signed a Form #5, Verification of Supervision, agreeing to supervise the Occupational Therapy Assistant or applicant for licensure. Direct supervision shall include the responsibility for personally reviewing and interpreting the results of any habilitative or rehabilitative procedures conducted by the supervisee. It is the responsibility of the supervising occupational therapist to be onsite during treatment to ensure that the supervisee does not perform duties for which he is not trained.

"Distant site" means the location of the Occupational Therapist via telecommunications systems.

"General supervision" means responsible supervision and control by an Oklahoma licensed occupational therapist who has signed a Form #5, Verification of Supervision, agreeing to supervise the Occupational Therapy Assistant or applicant for licensure. The supervising occupational therapist provides both initial direction in developing a plan of treatment and periodic inspection of the actual implementation of the plan. Such plan of treatment shall not be altered by the supervised individual without prior consultation with and approval of the supervising occupational therapist. The supervising occupational therapist need not always be physically present or on the premises when the assistant is performing services; however, except in cases of emergency, supervision shall require the availability of the supervising occupational therapist for consultation with and direction of the supervised individual. Supervision is an interactive process, more than a paper review or a co-signature, and requires direct in-person contact.

"In association with" means a formal working relationship in which there is regular consultation.

"Occupational therapist of record" means the occupational therapist who assumes responsibility for the provision and /or supervision of occupational therapy services for a client, and is held accountable for the coordination, continuation and progression of the plan of care.

"Originating site" means the location of the patient at the time the service being furnished via a telecommunications system occurs.

"Poses a reasonable threat" means the nature of criminal conduct for which the person was convicted involved an act or threat of harm against another and has a bearing on the fitness or ability to serve the public or work with others in the occupation.

"Primary supervisor" means the Oklahoma licensed Occupational Therapist who has signed a Form #5, Verification of Supervision, agreeing to provide supervision to the Occupational Therapy Assistant or applicant for licensure. The Primary Supervisor must have access to the client's plan of care.

"Substantially relates" means the nature of criminal conduct for which the person was convicted has a direct bearing on the fitness or ability to perform one or more of the duties or responsibilities necessarily related to the occupation.

"Telehealth" means, and shall have, the same meaning as it does under 59 O.S. § 888.3(8).

"Telemedicine" means, and includes, the practice of healthcare delivery, diagnosis, consultation, treatment, including but not limited to, the treatment and prevention of conditions appropriate to treatment by telehealth management, transfer of medical data, or exchange of medical education information by means of audio, video, or data communications. Telemedicine is not a consultation provided by telephone or facsimile machine.

"Telerehabilitation" means, and shall have, the same meaning as it does under 59 O.S. § 888.3(9).

Amended at 14 Ok Reg 1416, eff 5-12-97; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2643, eff 7-12-01; Amended at 29 Ok Reg 1613, eff 7-12-12