CTF releases position statement
By HME News Staff
Updated 9:10 AM CST, Wed February 28, 2024
YARMOUTH, Maine – The Clinician Task Force (CTF) has released a “Scope of Practice for Seating and Wheeled Mobility Clinical Services” to define occupational and physical therapy roles and responsibilities in seating and wheeled mobility services. The position statement, completed in December 2023, also provides guidance for educators, rehabilitation professionals, medical providers, funding sources, policymakers and seating and wheeled mobility manufacturers. “We saw a need arise for a concise, succinct document that explained the core responsibilities and considerations for clinicians that will guide them toward an appropriate wheelchair recommendation, whether they do this frequently or infrequently in their practice,” said Cara Masselink, PhD, OTRL, ATP, executive director of the CTF. “Based on evidence and expertise, this Scope of Practice covers the core knowledge and tasks that will lead clinicians to enabling the best, most impactful outcomes for the people we work with.” The CTF is a non-profit organization that addresses the needs of individuals who may require seating and mobility equipment during their lifetime.
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