La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § LIV-307

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section LIV-307 - Physical Therapy Services without Prescription or Referral [Formerly Section 306]

A. These rules are intended to facilitate and implement the provisions of R.S. 37:2418(C)(4). They are meant as practical guidelines, while maintaining flexibility in the rendering of physical therapy services, without eliminating the opportunity for oversight and supervision.

B. As used in connection with providing wellness or preventive services referred to in R.S. 37:2418 C(4), the PT shall:

1. perform a screening to determine whether treatment or wellness/preventive services are indicated. The therapist shall inform the individual of the screening results and make recommendations for follow-up with the appropriate health care provider if needed;

2. assess the client's wellness/preventive services needs, and, if such services are indicated and desired by the client, develop a written plan, which describes the services to be provided to the client.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LIV-307

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, LR 31:441 (February 2005), amended by the Physical Therapy Board, LR 37:3049 (October 2011), Amended by the Department of Health, Physical Therapy Board, LR 442180 (12/1/2018).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2418 and Act 535 of 2009.