R432-100-21. Rehabilitation Therapy Services

(1)(a) If rehabilitation therapy services are provided by the licensee, the services may include physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. (b) A qualified, licensed provider who has clinical responsibility for the specific therapy service shall direct rehabilitation therapy services. (c) Support personnel shall perform patient services that are commensurate with each person's documented training and experience. (d)(i) Rehabilitation therapy services may be initiated by a member of the medical staff or by a licensed rehabilitation therapist. (ii) A physician's written request for services shall include reference to the diagnosis or condition for the treatment that is planned, and any contraindications. (iii) The patient's physician shall be responsible for the specific medical problem or condition that necessitated the referral. (2) Rehabilitation therapy services provided to the patient shall include evaluation of the patient, establishment of goals, development of a plan of treatment, regular and frequent assessment, maintenance of treatment and progress records, and periodic assessment of the quality and appropriateness of the care provided.