Hello All: I'm seeking advice on an ehtics question .... A former colleague of mine contacted me concerning the productivity demands that she is facing in her current (my previous) workplace. Many therapists have left this environment and more are planning to resign in the near future. Previously the productivity requirement was 90% and now it has increased to 95%. This is in a consistently (very consistent) heavy load of patients both in numbers and in low level patients. In order to see all the patients and to achieve productivity requirements, therapists have to see 2 patients in each tx session then groups when possible. The team is preparing to meet with management in a few days and they are gathering info in hopes of presenting statistics etc. that may be out there. This colleagues question to me: Is there any info out there pertaining to OT/AOTA's/CMS standards and ethics that takes a stand on what is ethical? Is there anything out there that can protect the clients who truly need individual tx's etc? Having been employed with the organization in question, I'm very eager to help in any way I can. Patient care is the loser with things as they are now. My colleague, her other colleagues, and I have worked in numerous settings with numerous companies and we have never been faced with anything near this degree of pressure for productivity. Any information you may offer would be greatly appreciated. Angela Jones _________________________________________________________________ Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_jan -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com
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