Best Practice Guidelines In Occupational Therapy For Early Intervention Programmes

Best Practice Guidelines In Occupational Therapy For Early Intervention Programmes
Serial No: 034/SDD21/MAR07

Preface
The practice of therapy has evolved, developed and matured over the years. The last decade saw significant growth and expansion of therapy services in social service sectors. With the growth and expansion in clinical therapy practice, it is of paramount importance that soundpractice principles and protocols are in place. Professionalism has taken a deeper root in the way we practice as we mature as a profession and the clients we serve become more knowledgeable. A basic tenet of professionalism of therapy practice is dependent on the standards of the service provided. It is therefore important for all practitioners to strive for excellence in the standards ofservice delivery. Best Practice Guidelines for Occupational therapy services requires that the therapists not only act in accordance with the knowledge, principles, and philosophies of their own profession, but also with a larger set of beliefs in mind. These beliefs and philosophies have grown out of collective experiences across disciplines. These collective experiences have evolved through muchendeavour to manage and support the client with special needs. The aim is to enable them to overcome the various challenges to their capabilities and well being. These Best Practice Guidelines for therapy services will provide the therapists not only with the practice protocols but also serve as an evaluation tool.
Strategy and Specialisation Department Service Development Division National Council ofSocial Service

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Contents
1. Best Practice – Definition and Objectives 2. Future Development of BPG 3. Programme Standards Framework of Reference for Occupational Therapy EIPIC Philosophy and Objectives Occupational Therapy Services in EIPIC Intake/ Referral Criteria Occupational Therapy Work Distribution and Indicators 4. Occupational Therapy Service Deliveryand Intervention Referral Screening/ Assessment Care Plan Intervention Documentation Discharge 5. Personnel Code of Conduct Qualification Job Scope Dress Code Clients’ Confidentiality Continuing Education Resources 6. Organisation and Management Administration of Therapy Services Occupational Therapy Monthly Report Meetings Inventory for Equipment/ Resources Environment and Safety Guidelines 7.Appendices A. Occupational Therapy Initial Assessment Form B. Therapy Services External Report Format C. Client/ Caregiver Satisfaction Questionnaire D. Monthly Report Document E. Occupational Therapy Care Plans 8. References 4 9 11

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Best Practice
Best Practice is the process of seeking out and studying the bestinternal practices that produce quality performance. In therapy practise it is a professional decision and action based on knowledge and evidence that reflects the most current and innovative ideas available for therapy services. Objectives of Best Practice Guidelines To improve client care. To provide a scientific and systematic procedure for delivery of therapy care. To act as a resource for therapypractitioners, administrators, social service and health care policy makers and other professionals. To describe the practice and delivery of therapy services using the disablement model within the context of community/social services. To establish the preferred practice pattern of therapy services within community/social services. To delineate preferred practice patterns and help therapists/...