Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 216 - Department of health
Chapter 40 - Professional licensing and facility regulation
Subchapter 05 - Professional Licensing
Part 12 - Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants (216-RICR-40-05-12)
Section 216-RICR-40-05-12.8 - Denial, Suspension or Revocation of License and Violations

Universal Citation: 216 RI Code of Rules 40 05 12.8

Current through September 18, 2024

A. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40.1-14, the Board may deny a license or refuse to renew a license or may suspend or revoke a license or may impose probationary conditions if the licensee has been found guilty of unprofessional conduct which has endangered or is likely to endanger the health, welfare or safety of the public. Such unprofessional conduct shall include but not be limited to those actions stated in R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40.1-14(a).

B. A denial, refusal to renew, suspension, revocation or imposition of probationary conditions upon the license may be ordered by the Board or the Director, after a hearing in the manner provided by the Administrative Procedures Act, R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-35, and in accordance with § 12.9 of this Part.

C. The American Occupational Therapy Association's "Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics" shall be adopted as a public statement of the values and principles used in promoting and maintaining high standards of behavior in occupational therapy. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Occupational therapy personnel shall demonstrate a concern for the well-being of the recipients of their services;

2. Occupational therapy personnel shall respect the rights of the recipients of their services;

3. Occupational therapy personnel shall achieve and continually maintain high standards of competence;

4. Occupational therapy personnel shall comply with laws and association policies guiding the profession of occupational therapy;

5. Occupational therapy personnel shall provide accurate information about occupational therapy services; and

6. Occupational therapy personnel shall treat colleagues and other professionals with fairness, discretion, and integrity.

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