An OTA working on a dementia unit wants to use a tool that c…
An OTA working on a dementia unit wants to use a tool that characterizes levels of dementia focusing on the client’s strengths, not just the losses. The OTA wants to emphasize supportive strategies to create positive experiences and fewer feelings of distress and failure for both the client and the caregivers. What tool would the OTA MOST LIKELY choose?
Read DetailsTina is a certified OTA. She and her supervising registered…
Tina is a certified OTA. She and her supervising registered occupational therapist (OTR) want to start a telehealth program to provide services to the older adults on a nearby American Indian reservation. The OTR suggests using facetime for service delivery, but Tina is concerned about the lack of security and potential HIPAA violations. The OTR assures her that it is acceptable because the Reservation has less stringent HIPAA regulations. Tina wants to provide outreach services but is concerned with noncompliance with their facility’s HIPAA policies. What type of ethical problem is Tina facing?
Read Details