OTA made several key submissions to SIRA about regulation of new workers compensation laws in NSW, as it pertains to Occupational Therapy, as follows.

• Assurance that key OT practice elements inform oversight of reforms
• Apply flexibility in regulatory approach that will prevent delays, if required.
• Recognition that “reasonable and necessary” parameters create administrative burden
• Apply evidence requirements in psychological injury claims proportionately
• Apply a trauma informed approach to claim-review processes
• Ensure regulatory approach not create treatment barriers in regional and remote areas.
• Review recognition requirements for Occupational Therapists in NSW

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