HAR §11-99-26
HAR §11-99-26. Rehabilitative services
Cite as Haw. Code R. § 11-99-26
(a) The
facility shall provide specialized and supportive
rehabilitation services, including occupational therapy,
physical therapy, and speech therapy, according to the
needs of each resident, either directly by qualified
staff or through arrangements with qualified outside
resources. Services shall be
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programmed to:
(1)
Preserve and improve the resident's maximal
abilities for independent function.
(2)
Prevent, insofar as possible, irreversible or
progressive disabilities.
(3)
Provide for the procurement and maintenance of
aids as needed by the resident to adapt and
function within his environment.
(4)
Instruct facility staff or person responsible
in therapy goals to meet the continuity of
resident care.
(b)
A written specialized rehabilitative plan of
care shall be developed as appropriate and based on the
attending physician's orders and assessment of
resident's needs. It shall be incorporated in and
regularly reviewed in conjunction with the overall
active treatment plan.
(c)
Regular progress notes shall be written by the
staff carrying out the program.
(d)
There shall be at least an annual review by a
qualified therapist of each resident who is receiving a
specific rehabilitation service.
(e)
There shall be available sufficient,
appropriately qualified professional staff, and
supporting personnel to carry out the various treatment
services in accordance with plan of care and stated
goals.
(f)
Treatment personnel shall be assigned
responsibilities in accordance with their
qualifications.
(g)
Treatment services shall have adequate space,
facilities, equipment, supplies, and other related
resources. [Eff. April 29, 1985] (Auth: HRS §§321-9,
321-10, 321-11, 333-53) (Imp: HRS §§333-51, 333-53)