Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0260-02-.22

Current through October 22, 2024

Section 0260-02-.22 - SUBSTANTIATION OF SERVICES

It is intended that these procedures are the accepted standard(s) and anything less than this shall be considered unprofessional and unethical conduct in the practice of chiropractic and may subject a licensee to disciplinary action pursuant to T.C.A. §§ 63-4-114(4).

(1) These standards apply to all licensed chiropractic physicians. These standards also apply to those examinations advertised at a reduced fee or free (no charge) services.

(2) Adequate patient records shall be legibly maintained.

(3) Initial and follow-up services (daily records) shall consist of documentation to justify care.

(4) If abbreviations or symbols are used in the daily recordkeeping, a key must be provided.

(5) All patient records shall include but not be limited to:

(a) patient history

(b) subjective/objective findings

(c) examination

(d) diagnosis

(e) treatment,

(f) and reevaluation or referral.

(6) In any disciplinary action against a chiropractic physician for any reason, the Board shall apply these minimal clinical standards.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0260-02-.22

Original rule filed February 12, 1996; effective April 27, 1996.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-4-101, 63-4-106, and 63-4-114.