Georgia State Board of Occupational TherapyThe Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy is a six member board appointed by the Governor to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Georgia. The Board meets every other month to regulate persons offering occupational therapy services to the citizens of Georgia.
FindLaw Cases and Codes: State ResourcesUnder "State Resources", select the state you are interested in. In the "Laws" section, look for links to "code" or "statutes". Click this link to be taken to the official code or statutes of the state. Look for titles such as "Regulation of Professions and Occupations" or "Professions and Businesses".
Disability Laws
Americans with Disabilities ActThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)The HIPAA Privacy Rule provides federal protections for individually identifiable health information held by covered entities and their business associates and gives patients an array of rights with respect to that information. At the same time, the Privacy Rule is balanced so that it permits the disclosure of health information needed for patient care and other important purposes.
The Security Rule specifies a series of administrative, physical, and technical safeguards for covered entities and their business associates to use to assure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health information.
