A hospital offering physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech pathology shall maintain facilities, equipment, and supplies appropriate for services provided. There shall be written policies and procedures for the organization and function of the services. If physical therapy is offered, services shall be provided under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. If occupational therapy is offered, services shall be provided under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist. If speech pathology is offered, services shall be provided under the supervision of a speech pathologist with a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech pathology services shall be given in accordance with a practitioner's orders and documented in the patient's medical record.
S.D. Admin. R. 44:75:11:06
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(12).
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(12).
Physical therapists, SDCL 36-10; Occupational therapists, SDCL 36-31.