Section 55. Rehabilitative Services

Each facility shall either provide or arrange for, under written agreement, specialized rehabilitative services as needed by residents to improve and maintain functioning. A. Conformity with orders and plan: Rehabilitative services shall be administered under a written 8.370.16 NMAC 25 plan of care that is developed in consultation with the attending physician and the therapist(s). The plan of care will be based on physician orders and assessment by the therapist(s). B. Report to physician: Within two weeks of the initiation of rehabilitative treatment, a report of the resident's progress shall be made to the physician. C. Review of plan: Rehabilitative services shall be reevaluated at least quarterly by the physician and therapists, and the plan of care updated as necessary.