Exam 2: Supervision and the role of the OT

Using evidence-based practice to ensure that the treatment

being provided is the most beneficial treatment for the client

aligns with which of the following standards of conduct?

a. Fidelity

b. Beneficence

c. Veracity

d. Autonomy

b. Beneficence

Which of the following components of professionalism

has been identified through research as essential in providing quality treatment to clients?

a. Therapeutic use of self

b. Empathy

c. Responsibility

d. Humility

a. Therapeutic use of self

a process involving the examination of current competence and the development of capacity for the future

Continuing competence

A framework for continuing competence involves all of

the following except

a. Development and implementation of learning plan.

b. Development of strategy for use of outcome measures.

c. Documentation of learning activity.

d. Evaluation of learning outcomes.

b. Development of strategy for use of outcome measures.

2. CE is a structured learning experience that

a. Consistently assesses individual learning needs as a

component of the learning experience.

b. Ensures competency once completed.

c. Ensures that knowledge translation occurs from dis-

semination into practice.

d. Is designed to communicate current and emerging

practice skills and knowledge.

d. Is designed to communicate current and emerging practice skills and knowledge.

3. Knowledge translation is an important component of

continuing competence that

a. Ensures that best practices and evidence are being applied in clinical situations.

b. Is consistently applied in the same manner in all clin-

ical situations.

c. Results in a shift from application of knowledge to

dissemination of knowledge.

d. When applied in practice, may impede change toward

healthier populations.

a. Ensures that best practices and evidence are being applied in clinical situations.

Professional regulation is designed to protect public interests through the delivery of safe and effective care. Occupational therapy practitioners in most states

a. Have requirements for continuing professional

development.

b. Require CE to include ethical practice.

c. Require self-assessment and the development of a

learning plan.

d. Require 40 hours of CE units.

a. Have requirements for continuing professional development.

Occupational therapy managers can facilitate continuing

competence with employees through

a. Creating expectations for development and mainte-

nance of continuing competence.

b. Facilitating self-assessment with the development of a

learning plan.

c. Providing opportunities and support for continuing

professional development

d. All of the above.

d. All of the above.

The use of clinical competencies for teams

a. Facilitates the development of foundational compe-

tence for delivery of care for a specific client popula-

tion or the administration of specific interventions.

b. May be validated through direct observation, record

review, or knowledge assessment.

c. Can be used to assess a clinician's ability to apply new

knowledge to practice.

d. All of the above.

d. All of the above.

types of supervision

1) informal

- peer

- mentor

2) direct

3) indirect

direct observation of job performance

a) direct

b) informal

c) indirect

a) direct

OT aid supervision

a) direct

b) informal

c) indirect

a) direct

line of sight may be required

a) direct

b) informal

c) indirect

a) direct

face-to-face

a) direct

b) informal

c) indirect

a) direct

gathers information, reports, record keeping

a) direct

b) informal

c) indirect

c) indirect

phone contact and electronic exchanges

a) direct

b) informal

c) indirect

c) indirect

OTA

a) direct

b) informal

c) indirect

c) indirect

peer supervision of mentoring

a) direct

b) informal

c) indirect

b) informal

no formal authority

a) direct

b) informal

c) indirect

b) informal

OTs may be asked to supervise ...

1) aids

2) OTAs

3) students

4) volunteers

peer supervision

Practitioners meet regularly to consult with one another about particularly difficult group situations

a person who assist in the practice of OT, who works under the direct supervision of an license OT or OTA

a) OT

b) COTA

c) OT aid

d) volunteer

c) OT aid

can OTAs supervise OT aids?

yes

OT student level I FW supervisor

does not have to be an OT

OT student level II FW supervisor

OT

min 1 year of experience in site

assist in the delivery of services under the supervision and partnership of an OT

a) OT

b) COTA

c) OT aid

d) volunteer

cota

COTA's Role

administer SD assessment (not interpret)

make splints

treat patients

MMT

...

Responsibilities of the OT

The OT is responsible for all aspects of

the initial contact for service delivery

• Evaluation

• Interprets data

• Development of treatment plan

• Development of treatment goals

determines the need for continuing care and modifies the tx plan and goals

a) OT

b) COTA

c) OT aid

d) volunteer

a) OT

can select and modify activities required for the implementation of the tx plan

a) COTA

b) OT aid

c) volunteer

a) COTA

t/f OTA can obtain outcome measurements and assist with discharge planning and resources

true

t/f all the states have similar standards of supervision and service delivery practices

false

they differ

t/f Regulatory agencies and funding agencies may have specific service delivery standards

true

ex: in fl OTs dont cosign COTA notes

definition of supervision in FL

means responsible supervision and control, with the licensed occupational therapist providing 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 the approval of, the

supervising occupational therapist

t/f in FL, the supervision OT need not always be physically present or on the premises when the assistant is performing services

true

t/f except in cases of emergency, supervision shall require the availability of the supervising occupational therapist for consultation with and direction of the supervised individual.

true