Occupational Therapy Case Study

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The ethical problem encountered in this situation is that the home health agency is asking Carlos, OTR, to evaluate Mrs. Franklin a week later and change the date on the documentation. The core values that might be violated in this scenario will be justice, truth, prudence and altruism. Justice will be violated because the law will be broken if Carlos decides to falsify documentation like the agency is asking him to do. This will violate the second standard of practice of Occupational Therapy, where it is stated that the therapist must abide by the time frames and formats established by practice settings, federal and state law, and other regulatory and payer requirements by AOTA documents. It is also a criminal violation of chapter 2, 10, …show more content…

2284). And according to Florida Department of Health in the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, Chapter 468 Part III, Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64B11 468.201 Short title; purpose.— cited as the “Occupational Therapy Practice Act.” It is the purpose of this act to provide for the regulation of persons offering occupational therapy services to the public in order to: (a) Safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare. (b) Protect the public from being misled by incompetent, unscrupulous, and unauthorized persons. (c) Assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. (d) Assure the availability of occupational therapy services of high quality to persons in need of such services. AHCA regulates false documentation and the agency will be either fined or closed for falsifying …show more content…

Beneficence is being violated because the therapist shall demonstrate a concern for the well-being and safety of the client in a timely manner as established by law, regulation, or policy. Non-maleficence says the practitioner’s responsibility is to avoid causing harm, inflicting pain to others. Procedural justice is another principle that is being breached because it is stated that personnel shall comply with institutional rules, local, state, federal laws and AOTA documents applicable to the profession of occupational therapy. Procedural justice also is concerned with making and implementing decisions according to fair processes that ensure fair treatment. Veracity will be violated because practitioners shall provide accurate and objective information. Record and report in accurate and timely manner, and in accordance with applicable regulations, all information related to professional activities. It is stated in this principle to be honest, fair, accurate, respectful, and timely in gathering and reporting

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