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Participating in health planning.

L G Kamp

    The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
    |April 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Occupational therapists can actively engage in health planning following the Health Planning and Resources Development Act. This involvement enhances understanding of health systems agencies and their operations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Policy and Management
    • Occupational Therapy Practice
    • Public Health Administration

    Background:

    • The Health Planning and Resources Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-641) mandated broader participation in health planning.
    • Occupational therapists recognized the need for formal involvement in health planning processes.
    • Previous efforts highlighted the importance of understanding health systems agencies' functions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the process for selecting allied health professionals, specifically occupational therapists, for health systems agency governing boards.
    • To elucidate the role and potential contributions of occupational therapists in health planning.
    • To analyze the implications of the Health Planning and Resources Development Act for allied health professional engagement.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of the Health Planning and Resources Development Act of 1974.
    • Case study of successful initiatives by the Iowa Occupational Therapy Association and District V.
    • Analysis of the selection process for representatives on health systems agency governing boards.

    Main Results:

    • Occupational therapists can be successfully integrated into health systems agency governing boards.
    • Participation enhances understanding of health planning laws and agency activities.
    • The process involves strategic engagement by professional associations.

    Conclusions:

    • Occupational therapists are well-positioned to contribute to health planning and resource development.
    • Formalized participation by allied health professionals is crucial for comprehensive health system governance.
    • The described process offers a model for other allied health professions seeking board representation.

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