Amber L. Ward, MS, OTR/L, BCPR, ATP/SMS, FAOTA
Ethics | Audience Level: Introductory
This session involves a reminder of the OT Core Values, Code of Ethics, and Standards
of Conduct from the lens of implicit bias, ableism, and our own actions as OT
practitioners. We will examine the link of these everyday ethical concepts and bias with
client success, best practices for shared decision making, and fair treatment through
discussion and case study. The uncomfortable link of OT practitioners choosing a
“helping profession” and health disparities and disability will be included and research
presented. Concepts of communication intent vs. effect, equal access and inclusion,
and harnessing the strengths of OT will help participants increase their awareness of
the issues and offer actionable solutions.