Chapter 3 Occupational Therapy Institution
Article 19
An occupational therapist shall be the applicant for establishment of an occupational therapy institution. Application for registration approval shall be filed with the municipal or county (city) competent authority for issuance of an establishment license before starting his/her business.
The occupational therapist who files an application for the establishment of an occupational therapy institution under the previous paragraph must have practiced in a medical institution designated by the central competent authority for at least two years before starting his/her business.
The standards for the establishment of an occupational therapy institution shall be determined by the central competent authority.
For the years-of-practice requirement under the second paragraph, only the experience of certified occupational therapists who have legally registered with the municipal or county (city) competent authority shall count. However, for those who have been practicing before the promulgation and implementation of this Act, the actual years of service may be included.
Article 20
The applicant for an occupational therapy institution shall be the principal therapist and shall be responsible for supervising the business thereof.
Article 20-1
If the principal therapist of an occupational therapy institution cannot perform his/her duties due to any reason, a qualified occupational therapist shall be designated to act on his/her behalf. If the acting period exceeds one month, a filing shall be made with the authority that issued the establishment license to the institution for records.
The acting period mentioned in the previous paragraph shall not exceed one year at the maximum.
Article 21
The use or change of the name of an occupational therapy institution shall be subject to approval by the competent authority.
No organization other than an occupational therapy institution shall use the name of an occupational therapy institution or any similar name.
Article 21-1
No occupational therapy institution shall use a name as described below:
1. The name of an occupational therapy institution that is already registered and used by another person within the same municipality or county (city).
2. A name that is identical or similar to the name of an occupational therapy institution, which has its establishment license being cancelled for less than one year or which is subject to the penalty of suspension from practice, within the same municipality or county (city).
3. A name that may be easily confused with a government agency or charitable organization, or a name that is contrary to public order or good customs.
Article 22
When an occupational therapy institution suspends or terminates operation or if any registered detail is changed, a filing shall be made with the authority that issued the establishment license within 30 days from the date of occurrence of the fact.
When an occupational therapy institution relocates or reinstates practice, the provisions governing the establishment shall apply mutatis mutandis.
Article 23
An occupational therapy institution shall display its establishment license, fee schedule, and the certificate(s) of its occupational therapist(s) or occupational therapy assistant(s) in a clearly visible location.
Article 24
An occupational therapy institution shall be kept tidy, in due order and tranquility, and shall not interfere with public health or safety.
Article 25
An occupational therapy institution shall designate suitable locations and personnel to keep records of occupational therapy and the diagnosis, counsels or prescriptions issued by physicians for at least 3 years.
Article 26
The fee schedule of an occupational therapy institution shall be approved by the municipal or county (city) competent authority.
Article 27
Details of payment and receipts shall be given for the fees charged by an occupational therapy institution.
An occupational therapy institution shall not overcharge in violation of the fee schedule.
Article 28
Advertisements for an occupational therapy institution shall be limited to the following:
1. The occupational therapy institution’s name, establishment license number, address, telephone, and directions to the institution.
2. The name of its occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant and his/her certificate number.
3. Other details that may be displayed or published as sanctioned by the central competent authority through public announcements.
No organization other than an occupational therapy institution shall place advertisement for occupational therapy.
Article 29
No occupational therapy institution shall solicit business in any improper manner.
Article 30
An occupational therapy institution shall submit reports in accordance with the law or as notified by the competent authority and shall also accept inspection and information collection requests by the competent authority about its personnel, equipment, hygienic status, safety status, fee collection status, and practice.
Article 31
Occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants or personnel of any occupational therapy institutions shall not disclose without due cause any other person’s secret that comes to their knowledge or possession due to the practice of their profession.