COVID-19 decision guides

In the changing health care landscape of the pandemic, you navigate the unknown and make difficult decisions every day. AOTA developed the following decision guides and case examples to help practitioners and managers overcome barriers, develop solutions, and maintain the health and safety of all.

Addressing discrimination, stigma, implicit bias, and trauma

COVID-19 unveiled long-standing health disparities, discrimination, and biases affecting the clients, families, and OT practitioners. It also brought issues around trauma to the forefront. These Decision Guides provide an overview and guidance to address each of these issues.

• Decision Guide: Addressing Discrimination, Stigma, and Implicit Bias

• Decision Guide: Addressing Acute Stress and Trauma

Phased reopening: guides and case examples

As ambulatory facilities continue to reopen and update protocols, there are important factors for practitioners and administrators to consider. Use these Decision Guides and associated case examples to understand your options and determine the best action.

• Occupational therapy services during a pandemic

• Considerations for creating a partnership pledge

• School-based and early intervention occupational therapy services

• Case example for pediatric outpatient

• Case example for adult outpatient

COVID-19 Practice Decision Guides 

• OT service delivery guide

• Outpatient

• Inpatient

• Telehealth

• Home Health