Additional Allied Health Services

Section 250 Section 250.880  Additional Allied Health Services a)         Restorative and physical rehabilitation programs may include, but are not limited to, any or all of the following specialty services: 1)         Diagnostic and/or treatment services of physicians 2)         Nursing services 3)         Physical Therapy services 4)         Occupational Therapy services 5)         Speech Therapy Services 6)         Social services 7)         Psychology services 8)         Vocational services 9)         Audiology services 10)         Prosthetic services (including biomedical engineering services) 11)         Orthotic services (including biomedical engineering services) 12)         Religious/spiritual services 13)         Recreational Therapy services 14)         Podiatric services 15)         Nutritional Counseling services 16)         Education services 17)         Dental services 18)         Optometric services 19)         Inhalation Therapy services 20)         Corrective Therapy b)         These services shall be provided under the supervision of professionals, fully qualified by education and experience, and holding a state license, or state or national certification or registration where applicable. c)         Each allied health service shall have documented in the medical chart patient assessment, care plans, objectives and follow-up plans, and shall provide evaluative, therapeutic and follow-up programs, working in coordination with other services, under the overall direction of an appropriately qualified physician, for the purpose of maximizing patient self-care and independence. d)         It is recommended that hospitals provide appropriate, current and accessible reference materials as guides for the specific restoration services offered.