Session Description

This session will focus on developing the foundations for coverage of all recreational therapy programs founded within the ATRA Standards of Practice. A step by step process will be presented to guide individual therapists through the process of reviewing their current or future recreational therapy programs to ensure the foundations for coverage of recreational therapy program is based on the ATRA Standards of Practice and where appropriate the ATRA Code of Ethics. The session will walk the therapists through the various steps from pre-admission throw pre-discharge ensuring future reviews of the delivery of recreational therapy by third-party payors is successful.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the 7 specific steps associated with coverage of recreational therapy founded on the ATRA Standards of Practice
2. Describe the 3 specific pre-admission and 3 pre-discharge steps to ensure coverage of recreational therapy
3. Identify the specific ATRA Standards of Practice associated with ensuring coverage of recreational therapy by third-party payors