6312.1 An occupational therapist shall exercise sound judgment and provide adequate care in the performance of duties in accordance with nationally recognized standards of practice while treating patients or supervising the treatment of patients.

6312.2 An occupational therapist shall be responsible for managing all aspects of the occupational therapy care of each patient. An occupational therapist shall provide the following:

(a) The initial evaluation and treatment plan for each patient and all supporting documentation;

(b) Periodic reevaluation for each patient and all supporting documentation; and

(c) The documented discharge of the patient, including the response to the intervention at the time of discharge.

6312.3 An occupational therapist shall:

(a) Directly supervise all students training to be occupational therapists or

(b) Countersign all documentation that the students draft.

6312.4 An occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant supervising a student shall be responsible for all of the students' actions performed within the scope of practice during the time of supervision and shall be subject to disciplinary action for any violation of the Act or this chapter by the person supervised.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 53 DCR 4551 (June 9, 2006); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 2598 (March 14, 2008); as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 3133, 3140 (April 20, 2012).