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02-477
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Board of Occupational Therapy Practice
2001-2002 Regulatory Agenda
UMBRELLA-UNIT NUMBER: 02-477
AGENCY NAME: Department of Professional and Financial Regulation,
Office of Licensing & Registration, Board of Occupational Therapy Practice
CONTACT PERSON:
Elaine Thibodeau, Health Board Administrator, 35 State House Station,
Augusta, Maine 04333-0035. Tel: (207) 624-8420
EMERGENCY RULES
ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None.
EXPECTED 2001-2002
RULEMAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 1:
General Information
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A., §§2272 and 2274(2)
PURPOSE: This Chapter provides for the election of Board officers and
the professional identification of licensees.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Summer 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and Consumers.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not expected.
CHAPTER 2:
Advisory Rulings
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 M.R.S.A., §9001(4) and 32 M.R.S.A., §2274(2)
PURPOSE: This Chapter provides for the issuance of advisory rulings
by the Board.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Summer 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and Consumers.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not expected.
CHAPTER 3:
Rules for the Licensure of Occupational Therapy Practice
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Statutory Authority: 32 M.R.S.A., §2274(2), 2278,
2279, and 2284
PURPOSE: This Chapter contains the requirements and procedures for the
issuance of permanent and temporary licenses for the practice of occupational
therapy.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Summer 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and Consumers.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not expected.
CHAPTER 4:
Fees
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §8003(2-A)(D)
PURPOSE: This Chapter lists license fees charged by the Board. Possible
repeal - OL&R establishes fees for this board directly pursuant to 10
MRSA §8003(2-A)(D).
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Summer 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and Consumers.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not expected.
CHAPTER 5:
Role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant and Supervision of Occupational
Therapy Assistants and Temporary Occupational Therapists
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A., §§2272(12) and
2274(2)
PURPOSE: This Chapter describes the permissible duties of the Occupational
Therapy Assistants and the duties of Occupational Therapists in the
supervision of their Assistants.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Summer 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and Consumers.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not expected.
CHAPTER 6:
Renewal Requirements and Continuing Education
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A., §§2274(2) and 2283(3)
PURPOSE: This Chapter outlines the requirements for license renewal
and for continuing professional education, establishes the hours of
continuing education needed for re-licensure, defines the different
categories of continuing education activities which will be accepted,
and explains the approval process.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Summer 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and Consumers.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not expected.
CHAPTER 7:
Code of Ethics
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A., §§2274(2)
PURPOSE: This Chapter sets forth the rules regarding the code of ethics
for licensed Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants,
by adopting the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics published by the
American Occupational Therapy Association.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Summer 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and Consumers.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not expected.
CHAPTER 8:
Enforcement and Disciplinary Procedures
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A., §§2274(2)
PURPOSE: This Chapter describes the procedure by which complaints and
investigations are handled by the board.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Summer 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and Consumers.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not expected.
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