Duties of the PT Compliance Officer

(1) The PT Compliance Officer must be of good moral character. (2) The PT Compliance Officer is responsible for the Physical Therapy Facility's compliance with the laws of the Commonwealth and 259 CMR 1.00 through 6.00. (3) The PT Compliance Officer shall cooperate with inspections or investigations conducted by the Board or its agents. (4) Upon the request of the Board or its agents, the PT Compliance Officer shall provide immediate access to and, if requested, copies of Patient and Business Records. (5) The PT Compliance Officer must notify the Board within five business days of ceasing to serve as a PT Compliance Officer for any Physical Therapy Facility. (6) The PT Compliance Officer must notify the Board of any known disciplinary actions or criminal convictions against any person having more than ten percent ownership interest, company officers, principals, employees, the PT Compliance Officer, or any person that renders healthcare services through the Physical Therapy Facility. Such notice must be made to the Board within five business days of such conviction or disciplinary action, or if relevant to a new hire, within five business days of start date.