10-144-118 Me. Code R. § 9.I

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 144-118-9.I - Physical Therapy Services

The facility must provide:

9.I.1. Physical therapy services as identified in the Annual Plan through:

a. Direct contact between therapist and clients; and

b. Contact between therapists and individuals involved with clients.

9.I.2. Programs developed by a physical therapist and delivered by appropriate staff, that are designed to:

a.Preserve and improve abilities, such as range of motion, strength, physical coordination, and sensorimotor functioning; and

b. Prevent deceleration of current functional status through techniques utilizing orthotic and prosthetic appliances, assistive and adaptive devices, and positioning and sensory stimulation.

9.I.3. Adequate space, equipment, and supplies, for efficient and effective physical therapy services;

9.I.4. A Physical Therapist (as appropriate) to:

a. Work with client's primary physician and other medical specialists;

b. Participate as members of IDT in relevant aspects of the active treatment process;

c. Provide an evaluation for any client who does not function normally and is in need of physical therapy services;

d. Provide direct treatment to the client as appropriate;

e. Provide recommendations for treatment and recall;

f. Provide progress notes quarterly for each client receiving physical therapy services;

g. Modify programs as necessary; and

h. Offer training and supervision, as needed, to ensure that direct service staff are capable of carrying out prescribed programs for clients.

10-144 C.M.R. ch. 118, § 9.I