Utah Admin. Code R432-700-25 - Therapy Services
(1) Therapy
services offered by the licensee, as either direct or contract services, shall
be provided by, or under the supervision of, a licensed or certified therapist
in accordance with the plan of care.
(2) The qualified therapist shall have the
following general responsibilities:
(a)
provide treatment as ordered and approved by the attending primary care
provider;
(b) evaluate the home
environment and make recommendations;
(c) develop the plan of care for
therapy;
(d) observe and report
findings about the client's condition to the attending primary care provider
and other staff and document information in the client's record;
(e) advise, consult, and instruct other
personnel and family about the client's therapy program;
(f) provide written instructions for the CNA
to promote extension of therapy services;
(g) supervise other personnel when
appropriate; and
(h) participate in
in-service programs.
(3)
A physical, speech, or occupational therapist may additionally perform the
following:
(a) provide written instructions
for personal care aides and certified nursing aides to ensure provision of
required services written in the plan of care;
(b) supervise aides in the client's home as
necessary, and be readily available for consultation by phone; and
(c) make supervisory visits with or without
the aide's presence, as required.
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