Section 2570.18.5 - Documentation in patient record(a)An occupational therapist shall document the occupational therapist's evaluation, goals, treatment plan, and summary of treatment in the client record. (b) An occupational therapy assistant shall document the services provided in the client record.(c) Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants shall document and sign the client record legibly.(d) Client records shall be maintained for a period of no less than seven years following the discharge of the client, except that the records of unemancipated minors shall be maintained at least one year after the minor has reached the age of 18 years, and not in any case less than seven years.Ca. Bus. and Prof. Code § 2570.18.5
Renumbered from Ca. Bus. and Prof. Code § 2570.185 and amended by Stats 2022 ch 290 (AB 2671),s 2, eff. 1/1/2023.Amended by Stats 2018 ch 490 (AB 2221),s 8, eff. 1/1/2019.Amended by Stats 2009 ch 308 (SB 819),s 31, eff. 1/1/2010.Added by Stats 2000 ch 697 (SB 1046), s 3, eff. 1/1/2001.Repealed by Stats 2000 ch 697 (SB 1046), s 2, eff. 1/1/2001.