mgoodman-lavey
Faculty Bio
Prof. Marcia Goodman-Lavey, Esq., OTR/L is an occupational therapist and an attorney. She is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Samuel Merritt University, Oakland, CA, and has worked as a medical-legal consultant on varied projects. Prof. Goodman-Lavey is currently involved in a consulting and practitioner role in creating a unique rehabilitation program, and carries out some clinical work with geriatric clients in addition. Prof. Lavey has also been very involved in the development and management of a faith-based community program for individuals with disabilities in two counties for many years.
Her previous work has also included medical/legal work and occupational therapy practitioner roles in corporate, private, and non-profit sectors. In the educational arena, Prof. Goodman-Lavey has taught a range of courses for both occupational therapy practitioners and assistants. Prof. Goodman-Lavey’s teaching at Samuel Merritt University emphasized health policy, medical, legal, and ethical issues. These topics were also integrated in other classes taught, such as Occupational Therapy Foundations, Health Care Industry, and in Administration/Management class. In this latter class, students were also able to explore their dreams and passions in occupational therapy practice for future work, through exposure to new and emerging practices and options in our growing profession.
In recent years, Prof. Goodman-Lavey has increasingly focused on clinical occupational therapy practice, and has supervised in the adult clinic. Presently she teaches a course that addresses complementary and alternative medical (“CAM”) practices. Pursuant to future health care predictions and policies, occupational therapy intervention may play an important role in this area. The mind/body connection, holistic approaches to care, future expectations of the types of health care disease, disability, methods of prevention, and the growth of specific populations, does not only reflect the philosophical approach in our program; but are likely to create new and innovative roles for the practitioner. Students are able to create and implement personal wellness, health promotion, and prevention plans utilizing CAMs, via evidence-based approaches, to learn about their own needs and ways to manage personal healthy lifestyles, as well as for their future clients. Ethics and legal issues are integrated within the course very generally, so that students are merely aware of ways they can practice, and impact patient care with competence and compassion.
In professional organizations, Prof. Goodman-Lavey has been. involved in national and state occupational therapy associations in various positions focusing on political issues affecting our profession, such as chairing the government affairs committee for the Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC), and serving on the Board of Directors of the American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee (AOTPAC). She currently is involved in an organization providing research grants for practitioners. Part of her professional commitments have included numerous speaking engagements included honored lectures, with various publications and grants in efforts to promote the profession.
Program
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Courses Taught at Samuel Merritt University
-Complementary Systems of Health Care(Complementary & Alternative Medicine ["CAM"])
-Health Care Industry
-Foundations of Occupational Therapy -
Administration/Management
-Adult Clinic Supervisor -Research Project Supervisor
*Some of these courses were co-taught, or in various configurations.
(Previous teaching: Western Career College, San Leandro, CA (1997 - 1999) • Instructor at Western Career College, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program: Instructed in Human Growth & Development, Physical Dysfunction Theory, Documentation, and Government.
Research Interests
-Researching CAM interventions, particularly in movement applicable for geriatric population,i.e., NIA
-Disability community programs and techniques addressing adults requiring minimal assistance in life skills, including social skills, and OTs "coaching" in this area -
-Use of Kinesio Tex for post-op treatment to decrease edema, bruising, expedite healing
-Development of post-op care in surgical procedures that do not utilize occupational therapy, although intervention could alleviate dependence post-op with certain populations
-Exercises for the geriatric population -Spirituality, ethics, and law guidelines for the practitioner and client -Creating new and innovative programs and outcomes
-Lobbying and legislative issues work for OT
Publications and Presentations
PUBLICATIONS Goodman-Lavey, M. L. (2006, January). Occupational therapy practitioners California - 2005 thriving vs. surviving. Whitney, R. (Ed.) Occupational Therapy of California Newsletter (OTAC), Volume 31, Number 1, pp. 3-5 & 15.
Goodman-Lavey, M. L. (2005, March). Medical negligence for the professional health care occupational therapy practitioner. Occupational Therapy Association of California Newsletter, Volume 3, Number 2, 9-11.
Goodman-Lavey, M. L., & Dunbar, S. (2003). Political action for occupational therapists. In McCormack,G., Jaffe, E. & Goodman-Lavey, M. L. (Eds.), Occupational therapy manager. (pp.421-438. Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association.
McCormack, G., Jaffe, E., & Goodman-Lavey, M.L. (Eds.). (2003). Occupational therapy manager. Bethesda: American Occupational Therapy Association.
Goodman-Lavey, M. L. (2002). Educational teaching module: Occupational therapy and political action. (Unpublished teaching module funded by grant). Oakland, CA: Samuel Merritt University.
Goodman-Lavey, M. L. & Lee, S. J. (2001). Influencing Public Policy: Resource Manual for Educational Module. Bethesda, MD: AOTA.
Lee, S. J., Goodman-Lavey, M. L., Fontana, P. A., Savino, L., Hennigan, M. L., (Eds.). (2001, January). Educational Module, “Influencing Public Policy.” (Available from the American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee, 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824).
Goodman-Lavey, M. L. & Kornblau, B. L. (2000). Occupational therapists as expert witnesses in work practice. In B. L. Kornblau & K. Jacobs (Eds.), Work: Principles and practice, a self-paced clinical course from AOTA (pp. 1-18). Bethesda, MD: AOTA.
Goodman-Lavey, M. L. (1999). Overview of the ADA. In S. Pazell (Ed.), Branching out: Private practice and beyond, occupational therapy in private practice how-to (pp. 59-67). Sacramento, CA: Occupational Therapy Association of California.
Goodman-Lavey, M. L. (1996–1998, Monthly). Government Affairs Update. Occupational Therapy Association of California Newsletter.
Goodman-Lavey, M. L. (Ed.). (1997, April). Legislative Action Alert! Packet (15 pages). Sacramento, CA: Occupational Therapy Association of California.
Goodman-Lavey, M. L. (Ed.). (1996). Introduction to OTAC Government Affairs Network Packet. (68 pages). Sacramento, CA: Occupational Therapy Association of California.
Goodman-Lavey, M. L. (Speaker). (1996). Overview of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. (Cassette Recording). Danville, CA: Contemporary Medical Education.
Goodman-Lavey, M. L. (1992, July). Disability etiquette. Occupational Therapy Association of California Newsletter. p. 4. Goodman-Lavey, M. L. & Lisoni, A. M. (1992, October). The americans with disabilities act - title I. Occupational Therapy Association of California Newsletter. p 7.
Goodman-Lavey, M. L. & Lisoni, A. M. (1992, November). The americans with disabilities act -reasonable accommodation. Occupational Therapy Association of California Newsletter. p. 10.
Goodman-Lavey, M. L. & Lisoni, A. M. (1992, December). The americans with disabilities act -job accommodations. Occupational Therapy Association of California Newsletter. p. 10.
PRESENTATIONS/GUEST LECTURES
“Principles of Entrepreneurship and Consultation: Implementing Innovative Tools to Develop your Dreams in the 21st Century.” Speaker/panelist for AOTA 6 hour Institute with Evelyn R. Jaffe, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA , Cynthia F. Epstein, MA, OTR, FAOTA, and Tammy Richmond, MS, OTR/L. A0TA Conference, Long Beach, CA (April 9, 2008).
“Occupational Therapy Practitioners, California - 2005: Thriving vs. Surviving?” - CFOT Honored Lecturer, OTAC Conference, CFOT Luncheon Symposium, Santa Clara, CA (October 28, 2005)
“Legal & Ethical Issues in Employee Management” - Panel Member and Lecturer, AOTA Conference, Administration & Management SIS Session, Long Beach, CA (May 12, 2005) Panel Member, Private Practice in Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Association of California State Conference, CA (November 12, 2000)
“Law and Ethics” Guest Lecturer, Samuel Merritt University Masters (now Doctoral program) of Physical Therapy Program and/or Masters of Occupational Therapy Program, Oakland, CA (1995, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007)
“Public Policy and Lobbying for the Occupational Therapy Practitioner” Guest Lecturer, Samuel Merritt University Masters Occupational Therapy Program, Oakland, CA (2007).
“Ethical and Legal Issues” Moderator, Occupational Therapy Association of California Annual Conference, Palm Springs, CA (October 25, 1997) Legislative Issues of OTAC Government Affairs Committee, Chair of Government Affairs Brief Overview Presentation, President’s Lunch, Occupational Therapy Association of California Annual Conference, Palm Springs, CA (October 25, 1997)
Three Lectures on Topics of Law, Ethics and Managed Care, Guest Lecturer, Samuel Merritt University Masters of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Program, Oakland, CA (February 1997)
“Law and Ethics” Guest Lecturer, Western Career College, San Leandro, CA (February 1997)
Legislative Issues of OTAC Government Affairs Committee - Chair of Government Affairs Brief Overview Presentation President’s Lunch, Occupational Therapy Association of California Annual Conference, Palm Springs, CA: October 25, 1997
“Legal and Ethical Issues in Occupational Therapy” Co-Presenter, Occupational Therapy Association of California Annual Conference Monterey, CA (November 1996)
Legislative Issues of OTAC Government Affairs Committee, Chair of Government Affairs Brief Overview Presentation, President’s Lunch, Occupational Therapy Association of California Annual Conference, Monterey, CA (November 1996)
“Falls and the Elderly,” Co-Presenter, Sponsored by Guardian Foundation - Rossmoor, given to Skilled Nursing Facility, Creek, CA (1995)
“Functional Maintenance Programs” Presenter, OT/PT/Speech Dept. Inservice at Guardian Foundation - Rossmoor Walnut Creek, CA (1995)
“Disability Etiquette and Sensitivity Training, Countdown to Compliance Continues: The Americans with Disabilities Act-ADA Implementation Training” Presenter at Pacific Bell Employee Training Program, San Francisco, CA (April, 29 1990) and Tustin, CA (May, 4 1990)
Fellowships, Grants, and Awards
PROFESSIONAL HONORS/RECOGNITION
-Honored Lecturer, California Foundation for Occupational Therapy (CFOT) (2005)
-Who's Who in Executives and Professionals (2005-2006)
-Certificate of Appreciation from the Jewish Children & Family Services of the East Bay (2004)
-Certificate of Appreciation for contributions as co-editor for book published by the American Occupational Therapy Association (2003)
-Certificate of Appreciation from the Jewish Children & Family Services of the East Bay (2003)
-Leadership Service Award for Community faith-based program for persons with disabilities (for Vision and Leadership in Serving the Jewish Disability Community) in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties from the Jewish Children & Family Services of the East Bay (2003)
-Awarded grant with G. McCormack, from Samuel Merritt University to develop teaching module on advocacy and political involvement for occupational therapists (2002)
-American Occupational Therapy Association Service Award; Certificate of Appreciation, for Region V Representative, American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee, (1999-2001)
-Certificate of Appreciation for Chairperson of Government Affairs Committee, Occupational Therapy Association of California (1998)
-PI THETA EPSILON Honorary Member, (Occupational Therapy Honor Society, (2000 - present)
-Represented American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee at the 2000 Democratic National Convention (August 13-15, 2000)
-Who's Who of Women Executives (1989-1990) GRANTS AWARDED Disabilities Task Force Chairperson
- Planning Facilitator Jewish Children & Family Services, Berkeley, CA (2001 - 2002) •
-Designed and developed a community faith-based program to meet the needs of persons with disabilities in the East Bay.
-Instrumental in obtaining grant funding for $110,000.00 to implement the program. Adjunct Assistant Professor, Masters of Occupational Therapy Program Samuel Merritt University, Oakland, CA (2002)
-Awarded teaching module on advocacy and political involvement for occupational therapists. (Grant was $1500.00.) Disabilities Task Force Chairperson and Advisory Board Member Jewish Children & Family Services, Berkeley, CA (2000 - 2003 Chair; 2002 - Present Advisory Board Member)
• Instrumental in obtaining $11,000.00 grant to design a community faith-based disability program.
Professional and Community Service and Professional Memberships
California Foundation of Occupational Therapy (CFOT) Board of Directors Co-Chair of External Development California Foundation of Occupational Therapy (CFOT), State of California (2006 – 2008).
Pro Bono Attorney AOTA’s administrative management specialty group. (2007-2008) and for numerous years has volunteered to speak with various OTs recommended by OTAC (Occupational Therapy Association of California) to provide general resources (for informational and general information only, and not as personal attorney) for legal, ethical and legislative issues when appropriate.
Jewish Children & Family Services Board of Directors Member Jewish Children & Family Services, Berkeley, CA (2004 - 2006) -As Board of Directors’ Member, focused on general administrative aspects of an organization providing services to all populations for various needs. Special area of focus was on disability issues.
Disabilities Task Force Chairperson and Advisory Board Member Jewish Children & Family Services, Berkeley, CA (2000 - 2003 Chair); (2003 – 2006 - Advisory Board Member)
-Chair of Task Force with goal to evaluate community needs for a faith-based disability program in two California counties.
-Instrumental in obtaining $11,000.00 grant to design a community faith-based disability program. NOTE: Subsequent to serving as pro bono disabilities task force chairperson, hired as paid staff to do the following (2001 – 2002):
-Served as Planning Facilitator spearheading task force and designed and developed a community faith-based program to meet the needs of persons with disabilities in two counties.
-Instrumental in obtaining grant funding for $110,000.00 to implement the program. -2003 – 2006: served as Advisory Task Force Member for the newly created disability program. American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee (AOTPAC) Board Member American Occupational Therapy Association, Bethesda, MD (1999 – 2002)
-One of the 5 (five) national members chosen to serve on the Board of Directors for AOTA. Represented Region V that included the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
-Participated in fund-raising, attended meetings, conferences, and functions of the AOTPAC Board and advocated for political action for AOTPAC and AOTA.
-Maintained an awareness of the political climate and interpreted and supported the compatibility of AOTA and AOTPAC policy, and advised AOTPAC staff.
-Provided political education to members of AOTPAC and AOTA and promoted AOTPAC at the state and national level. American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee (AOTPAC) Board Member American Occupational Therapy Association, Bethesda, MD (8/13/2000 - 8/15/2000) Represented American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee at the 2000 Democratic National Convention, L.A, CA. Chair for Disabilities Task Force and Board Member Jewish Community Center, Walnut Creek, CA (1999 - 2000)
-Chair of Task Force where Task Force created rules and guidelines to increase inclusiveness for people of all ages at the Jewish Community Center.
-Board member of Jewish Community Center focusing on aspects pertaining to persons with disabilities. Chairperson, Government Affairs Committee Occupational Therapy Association of California, Sacramento, CA (1996 - 1998)
-Served as Chair of Occupational Therapy Association of California Governent Affairs representing state of California occupational therapy practitioners.
-Responsible for insuring a proactive and timely response to legislative or regulatory activity within the State of California which would impact the practice of occupational therapy.
-Provided initial strategic direction as to options for regulation of OTs, ultimately resulting in licensure during the next Chair’s term. Legislative Bill Reviewer, Government Affairs Committee Occupational Therapy Association of California, Sacramento, CA (1994 - 1996)
-Reviewed numerous legislative bills and made recommendations to support, oppose, or request changes for California legislation. Co-chair for Disabilities Task Force Congregation B’nai Shalom, Walnut Creek, CA (1993 - 1994)
-Co-chair for Disabilities Task Force: Developed policies, procedures and general program for students in faith-based setting with disabilities.
-Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Liaison - Occupational Therapy Association of California Occupational Therapy Association of California Monthly Newsletter, Sacramento, CA (1992 - 1994)
-Wrote update and articles pertaining to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and acted as liaison for the Occupational Therapy Association of California.
Education Board Member Congregation B'nai Shalom, Walnut Creek, CA (1991 - 1995) Congregation B'nai Shalom, Walnut Creek, CA
– Served as education committee member. -Developed, and funded with D. Roudman, teacher, and N. Birenbaum, special ed teacher a disability program in efforts to educate students with special needs in faith- based environment.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES/MEMBERSHIPS
Law: ? Attorney at Law, Licensed in California (Member, State Bar of California)
? Member, American Bar Association (Member of Health Law Section) Occupational Therapy:
? Occupational Therapist, Licensed by California Board of Occupational Therapy
? Occupational Therapist Registered, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
? Member, American Occupational Therapy Association
? Member, Occupational Therapy Association of California NIA (Neuromuscular Integrative Action): White Belt NIA, NIA Licensee, certified to teach NIA
