Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology
Sets out how the Agency makes physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology available for comfort, safety and function, who may provide them, how they are ordered, planned and documented, and the CDPH approval needed before adding, deleting or suspending an optional service.
About this policy
- Policy number
- CA-HSP-THR-01
- Version
- 1.0
- Main rule
- 42 CFR §418.72
- Library
- California hospice · 60 policies
- Category
- Clinical tasks
- Sections
- 17
In short
- Physical, occupational and speech therapy help with comfort, safety, swallowing and moving.
- Ask the registered nurse if you think a patient needs therapy. An order is needed first.
- Therapy goals go into the plan of care and are reviewed at least every 15 days.
- Make sure the patient and family can show you how to use equipment safely.
- Report a significant change to the registered nurse the same day.
What's inside
17 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.
- Terms of Reference
- 1. Purpose
- 2. Scope
- 3. Definitions
- 4. Policy Statement (42 CFR §418.72; 22 CCR §74828)
- 5. Adding, Deleting or Suspending a Therapy Service
- 6. Qualifications
- 7. Referral, Evaluation and Plan
- 8. Documentation and Reporting
- 9. Rural Waiver (Medicare)
- 10. Responsibilities
- 11. Records and Compliance Monitoring
- 12. Staff Training
- 13. References
- 14. Related Policies and Forms
- 15. Approval
- 16. Revision History
An inspector may ask
- How does a patient get a physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech-language pathology evaluation, and how quickly?
- Show me the therapist's license and, for a contracted therapist, the written agreement.
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