Consultation Services

Section 300 Section 300.830  Consultation Services a)         The facility shall have all arrangements for each consultant's services in a written agreement setting forth the services to be provided.  These agreements shall be updated annually. b)         If the staff member designated to provide social services is not a social worker, the facility shall have an effective arrangement with a social worker to provide social service consultation. Skilled nursing facilities must provide a social worker to meet this requirement. c)         The facility shall have a written agreement for activity program consultation if required under Section 300.1410(c). d)         Specific restorative services (physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.) provided by the facility shall include consultation as set forth in Section 300.1420(a). e)         The facility shall arrange for an advisory physician or medical advisory committee as set forth in Section 300.1010. f)         The facility shall arrange for an advisory dentist and dental hygienist if desired, as set forth in Section 300.1050. g)         The facility shall arrange for a consultant pharmacist as set forth in Section 300.1610. h)         Skilled Nursing Facilities shall arrange for consultation from a health information management consultant as set forth in Section 300.1860. i)          Facilities shall arrange for a dietary consultant as set forth in Section 300.2010(b).