FAQs Related to COVID-19 March 25, 2020 For OT practitioners still providing services: 1. We have to re-use our facemasks all day long even in and out of isolation rooms. What is everyone doing to protect themselves? Is there a way to clean them?
2. How can I protect my family when I come home after a day of work where I am potentially contracting COVID-19?
3. How can I better understand coding and billing allowed during this time period?
Regarding Employment Benefits/Unemployment: 4. Our outpatient clinic is closed and we’re using up all our PTO then unpaid. Is this legal? Should I file for unemployment?
5. Are self-employed workers or 1099 employees eligible for unemployment during this time?
For School-Based Practitioners: 6. I know that IEP's are federally regulated, but it seems that from readings, it might turn into local decisions regarding how to manage all that is in an IEP. Will the state have a say or do you feel that it will be a district by district decision?
7. Legally, will there be ramifications if students OT minutes are not met in schools at this time? Will compensatory minutes be expected?
8. Will time spent answering questions via email and preparation/assisting students’ families be counted as minutes on their IEPs?
For OT Educators: 9. Do you have any recommendations for how long universities/colleges should remain closed or use distance learning?
10. How should I set expectations for students during this time?
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