N.J. Admin. Code § 10:52-6.53

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 10:52-6.53 - Occupational and Recreational Therapy (OCC)

(a) The functions included in the Occupational and Recreational Therapy (OCC) cost center are as follows:

1. Occupational therapy is the application of purposeful, goal-oriented activity, under the direction of a registered therapist and medical director, in the evaluation, diagnosis, and/or treatment of persons whose function is impaired by physical illness or injury, emotional disorder, congenital or developmental disability, or the aging process, in order to achieve optimum functioning, to prevent disability, and to maintain health.

2. Recreational therapy is the employment of sports, dramatics, arts and other recreational programs, under the direction of a registered therapist and medical director to stimulate the patient's recovery rate.

3. The cost of compensation of physicians involved in occupational and recreational therapy as well as the revenue generated by these physicians for their activities shall be reported to the extent that their compensation is provided through agreement with the hospital.

4. Functions shall include the following: Education and training in activities of daily living (ADL); the design, fabrication, and application of splints; sensorimotor activities; the use of specifically designed crafts; guidance in the selection and use of adaptive equipment; therapeutic activities to enhance functional performance; prevocational evaluation and training; and consultation concerning the adaption of physical environments for the handicapped; continuing and organizing instrumental and vocal musical activities; and directing activities of volunteers in respect to these functions. These services shall be provided to individuals or groups.

(b) Units of Service: Visits.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:52-6.53

Recodified from N.J.A.C. 10:52-6.55 and amended by R.2000 d.29, effective 1/18/2000.
See: 31 New Jersey Register 3151(a), 32 New Jersey Register 276(a).
In (a), substituted "included in the Occupational and Recreational Therapy (OCC) cost center" for "of the Occupational and Recreational (OCC)" in the introductory paragraph. Former N.J.A.C. 10:52-6.53, Neurology, Diagnostic (NEU), recodified to N.J.A.C. 10:52-6.51.