Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 2016 – Complaints
(a) The Division shall receive and investigate a complaint in accordance with § 8735 of Title 29, and the Division shall issue a final written report at the conclusion of its investigation.
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 2016
- Board: means the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice established in this chapter. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 2002
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Division: means the Division of Professional Regulation. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 2002
- Licensee: means an individual licensed under this chapter to practice occupational therapy services. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 2002
- Occupational therapist: means a person who is licensed to practice occupational therapy under this chapter and offers such services to the public under any title incorporating the words "occupational therapy" "occupational therapist" or any similar title or description of occupational therapy services. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 2002
- Occupational therapy assistant: means a person licensed to assist in the practice of occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 2002
- Practice of occupational therapy: means the use of goal-directed activities with individuals who are limited by physical limitations due to injury or illness, psychiatric and emotional disorders, developmental or learning disabilities, poverty and cultural differences, or the aging process, in order to maximize independence, prevent disability, and maintain health. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 2002
(b) If the Board determines that an individual is engaging in the practice of occupational therapy or using the title occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant and is not licensed under this chapter, the Board shall issue a formal warning to the individual under this chapter. If the formal warning does not resolve the matter, the Board may apply to the Office of the Attorney General to issue a cease and desist order.
(c) The Division shall investigate a complaint against a licensee involving allegations of unprofessional conduct or incompetence.
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