LAC 46:XLV.4907. Screening

A. Occupational therapy practitioners have the responsibility to identify clients who may present problems in occupational performance that would require further assessment. B. Occupational therapy practitioners shall communicate screening results within the boundaries of client confidentiality and privacy regulations. C. An occupational therapist is responsible for all aspects of the screening process: initiating, directing, using evidence-based tools, analyzing and synthesizing data, and recommending additional consultations or resources. D. An occupational therapy assistant may contribute to the screening by administering delegated assessments of occupational performance and reporting results to the occupational therapist.