Md. Code Regs. 10.46.01.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 18, September 6, 2024

Section 10.46.01.01 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Aide" means any individual who is not licensed by the Board to perform occupational therapy or limited occupational therapy and who provides supportive services to the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant under direct supervision.

(2) "AOTA" means the American Occupational Therapy Association, formerly the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board (AOTCB).

(3) "Board" means the State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.

(4) "Case resolution conference (CRC)" means a voluntary, informal, and confidential proceeding to explore the possibility of a consent order resolution of a disciplinary matter.

(5) "Client" means a consumer, patient, or recipient of occupational therapy services.

(6) "Competence" means an individual's capacity for performance in occupational therapy principles and procedures.

(7) Competency.

(a) "Competency" means the demonstration of the pertinent knowledge of and performance skills in occupational therapy principles and procedures within the practice of occupational therapy and limited occupational therapy.

(b) "Competency" includes satisfactory completion of educational programs or experiences, specialty certification, continuing education, or all of these.

(8) "Direct supervision" means supervision provided on a face-to-face basis by a supervisor who is a licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, during the performance of delegated client-related tasks.

(9) "Elective nonrenewal" means choosing to render one's license inactive.

(10) "Evaluation" means the ongoing process of collecting and interpreting the data necessary for treatment planning and discharge planning.

(11) "Expired license" means an individual's authority to practice occupational therapy or limited occupational therapy which has not been renewed through the process of renewal or elective nonrenewal and is invalid.

(12) "Licensed" means formally authorized by the Board to practice occupational therapy or limited occupational therapy.

(13) "Licensee" means an individual who is a licensed occupational therapist or a licensed occupational therapy assistant.

(14) "NBCOT" means the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, formerly the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board (AOTCB).

(15) "Occupational therapist" means, unless the context requires otherwise, an occupational therapist that is licensed by the Board to practice occupational therapy.

(16) "Occupational therapy assistant" means, unless the context requires otherwise, an occupational therapy assistant who is licensed by the Board to practice limited occupational therapy.

(17) "On-site supervision" means supervision provided by a supervisor who is:

(a) A licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; and

(b) Immediately available on the premises to provide direct supervision, if needed, when client-related procedures are performed or as otherwise necessary.

(18) Periodic Supervision.

(a) "Periodic supervision" means supervision provided by a supervisor who is a licensed occupational therapist on a face-to-face basis, for each client who is being treated by the licensed occupational therapy assistant supervisee, occurring the earlier of at least:

(i) Once every 10 therapy visits; or

(ii) Once every 30 calendar days.

(b) "Periodic supervision" includes:

(i) Chart review; and

(ii) Meetings to discuss client treatment plans, client response to treatment, or observation of treatment, as indicated to ensure the competent and safe provision of occupational therapy services.

(19) "Reevaluation" means the collection and interpretation of data, after the initial evaluation, for the purpose of determining:

(a) A client's response to treatment;

(b) Changes in the client's status;

(c) The need for treatment modification; and

(d) Plans for discharge.

(20) "Reactivation" means revalidating a license previously rendered invalid by the process of elective nonrenewal.

(21) "Reinstatement" means revalidating a license previously rendered invalid.

(22) "Renewal" means validating an active license for an additional term.

(23) Screening.

(a) "Screening" means a cursory evaluation to determine the need for more comprehensive evaluation and treatment.

(b) "Screening" does not mean a substitute for the evaluation.

(24) "Supervision" means the provision of aid, direction, and instruction, by either a licensed occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant, to ensure the competent delivery of occupational therapy services.

(25) "Supervisor" means an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, excluding temporary licensees, who is licensed by the Board and has the responsibility of supervising the provision of occupational therapy treatment services.

(26) "Temporary occupational therapy assistant licensee" means an individual licensed by the Board on a temporary basis, who:

(a) Except for completing the required certification examination, has met the education and experience requirements of this chapter; and

(b) Is licensed to practice under the on-site supervision of a licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.

(27) "Temporary occupational therapist licensee" means an individual licensed by the Board on a temporary basis, who:

(a) Except for completing the required certification examination, has met the education and experience requirements of this chapter; and

(b) Is licensed to practice under the on-site supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.

(28) "Treatment program" means a therapeutic intervention plan designed by a licensed occupational therapist that outlines the selected approaches and types of intervention to be used to enable the client to reach identified targeted outcomes or treatment goals.

(29) "Verification" means current official confirmation of licensure, certification, registration, or continuing education obtained directly from:

(a) A verification service provider approved by the issuing entity and accepted by the Board at its discretion; or

(b) The entity by which the applicant is licensed, certified, registered, or educated.

Md. Code Regs. 10.46.01.01

Regulation .01 amended effective July 3, 1995 (22:13 Md. R. 968)
Regulation .01 adopted as an emergency provision effective October 1, 2000 (27:21 Md. R. 1973); emergency status extended at 28:7 Md. R. 687; emergency status extended at 28:9 Md. R. 884; adopted permanently effective April 30, 2001 (28:8 Md. R. 761)
Regulation .01 amended effective December 10, 2001 (28:24 Md. R. 2129)
Regulation .01B amended effective May 17, 2010 (37:10 Md. R. 722)
Regulation .01 amended effective 42:18 Md. R. 1174, eff.9/14/2015