Practice Tips
Archive of our Practice Tip of the Week.
Look for a new tip shared every week on our social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. You can also watch our practice tip videos on COTO’s YouTube channel.
2026
Client-Centred Care
- Review goals regularly with clients. Care plans should evolve with their progress and needs.
Professional Wellness
- Self-care is professional care. Protect your wellbeing to provide safe client care.
2025
Client-Centred Care
- Listen actively—clients are experts in their own lives. Collaboration begins with listening. Understanding your client’s perspective helps create meaningful, effective goals.
Documentation and Records
- Write clinical notes as if your client may read them. Respectful, professional language matters. Professional documentation reflects the care you provide. Always write with accuracy and respect.
- Avoid uncommon abbreviations in client files. Clarity ensures safe communication between occupational therapists and their clients.
Professional Conduct and Ethics
- Always obtain informed consent before starting care. Consent is an ongoing process, not a one-time signature. Clear communication builds trust and ensures clients understand their care every step of the way.
- Think twice before posting on social media. Client details should never be shared online, even indirectly.
- Be cautious about accepting gifts. Even small tokens can create real or perceived conflicts of interest.
Professional Wellness
- Facing a tough practice case? Seek supervision or mentorship. Support strengthens competence—the Practice team at COTO provides consultations. You’re not alone in navigating complex situations. Reach out when you need guidance.