20:64:05:01. Ethics. A licensee under SDCL chapter 36-31 shall comply with the following code of ethics:
Principle 1. Occupational therapy personnel shall demonstrate a concern for the well-being and safety of the recipients of their services.
Principal 2. Occupational therapy personnel shall intentionally refrain from actions that cause harm.
Principle 3. Occupational therapy personnel shall respect the right of the individual to self-determination.
Principle 4. Occupational therapy personnel shall provide services in a fair and equitable manner.
Principle 5. Occupational therapy personnel shall comply with institutional rules, local, state, federal, and international laws and AOTA documents applicable to the profession of occupational therapy.
Principle 6. Occupational therapy personnel shall provide comprehensive, accurate, and objective information when representing the profession.
Principle 7. Occupational therapy personnel shall treat colleagues and other professionals with respect, fairness, discretion, and integrity.
Source: 41 SDR 180, effective May 21, 2015.
General Authority: SDCL 36-31-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-31-14.
Reference: American Occupational Therapy Association Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards, 2010. Copies may be obtained from https://www.aota.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/AboutAOTA/OfficialDocs/Ethics/Code%20and%20Ethics%20Standards%202010.pdf.
20:64:05:03. Ethical considerations. The board may utilize the American Occupational Therapy Association Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards, 2010 edition as guidance in determining whether a licensee has violated professional ethical standards and conduct.
Source: 41 SDR 180, effective May 21, 2015.
General Authority: SDCL 36-31-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-31-14.
