Guest guest Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 Has anyone had any problems getting their therapists (pt/ot) to use your pool during therapies? My daughter is very sensory and loves the pool and I have one therapist who is concerned about using the pool even though I would be present. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 I saw this posted once before - while the pool is an excellent source of input from an OT standpoint, which further stimulates the speech centers, etc., it's likely a complete violation of any state-paid therapist's rules to take them into a pool - even if it's yours and you're there. It's a liability thing. If you can convince someone, bully for you, but don't think less of them for not doing it. When I taught school I would NEVER have driven a child - even with express consent from the parent - those things never stand up in court. Marina > Has anyone had any problems getting their therapists (pt/ot) to use > your pool during therapies? My daughter is very sensory and loves > the pool and I have one therapist who is concerned about using the > pool even though I would be present. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 There may be some insurance issues she is concerned about. Maybe she found out something new that has caused this concern. We have a pool, but we've never used the pool for therapy. Maybe the therapist can tell you things you can do with your daughter in the pool. Good luck! Suzi > Has anyone had any problems getting their therapists (pt/ot) to use > your pool during therapies? My daughter is very sensory and loves > the pool and I have one therapist who is concerned about using the > pool even though I would be present. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 Marina, I am asking the question to find out if it is unusal or not. What regulations/rules/laws are you referring to? I am trying to become more aware and that's why I am asking. I would never want anyone to drive my special needs child anywhere; so I completely understand your point on that. However, what is the difference in liability for a therapist to work with a child on a trapoline in comparison to a pool when the parent of course is there also? A trapoline is in my opinion riskier but that's just my opinion. Thanks for your imput, I am just trying to understand this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 , thanks. Actually, I have been looking into an indoor pool for during the year but was concerned about germs in a more public pool since when she gets even a cold her whole sensory system is messed up. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 As a PT, I would not use the pool unless the prescription read specifically mentioning pool therapy, and I would want permission from my paying source. Some insurance companies/payors require pool therapy to be given only in outpatient centers where the quality of the water must be maintained and logged to be inspected by the board of health. Also a licensed lifeguard must be on duty. Basically its an issue of liability and infection control. You'd be better off having the therapist show you a home exercise program that you could do with your child in the pool. > Has anyone had any problems getting their therapists (pt/ot) to use > your pool during therapies? My daughter is very sensory and loves > the pool and I have one therapist who is concerned about using the > pool even though I would be present. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 I can't quote regulations as I've not come across this issue personally - and I've never dealt with EI or any other home-based therapy. I just know that when certain things are involved (pools or other water sources, driving or transporting, giving medication) it raises the professional's liability. The entity paying for that insurance (state, etc.) may not want the liability. Also, when dealing with water, it's not just drowning that you need to be concerned about, but water-bourne diseases. Not only would the therapist not want to expose the child, but the therapist would be at risk, too. Shocking what chlorine won't kill! Have you asked the therapist to explain this to you? You'd get a better and more accurate answer from him/her. Perhaps you could even find an avenue that would allow you this kind of therapy (a doctor's recommendation, certain legal paperwork, etc.). > Marina, I am asking the question to find out if it is unusal or not. What > regulations/rules/laws are you referring to? I am trying to become more aware > and that's why I am asking. I would never want anyone to drive my special needs > child anywhere; so I completely understand your point on that. However, what > is the difference in liability for a therapist to work with a child on a > trapoline in comparison to a pool when the parent of course is there also? A > trapoline is in my opinion riskier but that's just my opinion. Thanks for your > imput, I am just trying to understand this. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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