0260-02-.22
Substantiation Of Services
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0260-02-.22
It is intended that these procedures are the accepted
standard(s) and anything less than this shall be considered unprofessional and unethical conduct in the
practice of chiropractic and may subject a licensee to disciplinary action pursuant to T.C.A. §§ 63-4-114
(4).
(1)
These standards apply to all licensed chiropractic physicians. These standards also apply to
those examinations advertised at a reduced fee or free (no charge) services.
(2)
Adequate patient records shall be legibly maintained.
(3)
Initial and follow-up services (daily records) shall consist of documentation to justify care.
(4)
If abbreviations or symbols are used in the daily recordkeeping, a key must be provided.
(5)
All patient records shall include but not be limited to:
(a)
Patient history
(b)
Subjective/objective findings
(c)
Examination
(d)
Assessment/diagnosis
(e)
Plan of care/treatment, and
(f)
Reevaluation or referral.
(6)
In any disciplinary action against a chiropractic physician for any reason, the Board shall
apply these minimal clinical standards.