If a client makes a sexualized comment to an occupational therapist or otherwise behaves sexually in a way that makes the occupational therapist feel uncomfortable, the occupational therapist has several choices. If appropriate, the occupational therapist should raise and discuss the issue with the client or remind the client of the importance of professional boundaries or state that the behavior is not acceptable. The occupational therapist should document the event in the client's chart, tell a supervisor and other staff, and, if everything possible has been tried to get the client to stop this behavior, refer the client to someone else.

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Occupational therapists, like other healthcare professionals, are trained to handle situations where boundaries are crossed, including sexualized comments or behaviors from clients. Addressing the behavior directly with the client, reinforcing professional boundaries, documenting the incident, informing a supervisor and relevant staff, and considering referral to another professional if the behavior does not cease, are appropriate steps to ensure both the therapist's and client's safety and maintain professional standards.

If a Client Makes a Sexualized Comment to an Occupational