Bill > SR70

This resolution officially designates Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association Day at the Louisiana State Capitol, recognizing the significant contributions of the state's over three thousand licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. The resolution highlights that April is Occupational Therapy month and explains that occupational therapists employ a holistic approach, using a patient's active participation in everyday activities and simulated work tasks to improve their function, independence, and overall quality of life. This work is shown to have benefits such as reducing hospital readmissions, lowering depression rates, preventing falls, and decreasing nursing home admissions, while also helping businesses by developing injury prevention programs and ensuring employees are fit for duty, thus keeping them healthy and employers financially competitive. The resolution calls upon the people of Louisiana to celebrate the achievements of these professionals and directs that a copy be sent to the Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association.