N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43F-11.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 8:43F-11.1 - Rehabilitative/habilitative services

(a) Rehabilitative/habilitative services, which include physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology and speech-language pathology services, shall be provided by the facility to those participants whose need for these services has been documented in the individualized plan of care and ordered by the attending physician, advanced practice nurse or physician assistant.

(b) Physician, advanced practice nurse or physician assistant orders for physical and occupational therapy, audiology and speech-language pathology services shall include specific modalities and the frequency of treatment, and shall be entered into the participant's medical record.

(c) Physician, advanced practice nurse or physician assistant orders for medically appropriate audiology and speech-language pathology services, physical therapy, and occupational therapy shall be properly followed, and the results of these services shall be entered into the participant's medical record.

(d) Appointments for audiology and speech-language pathology evaluation, physical therapy evaluation, and occupational therapy evaluation shall be made within five days of the participant's program attendance.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43F-11.1