Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology
Sets out how the Agency makes physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology available directly or under arrangement, the qualifications Louisiana requires of each therapist and assistant (LAC 48:I §8217.K to N and P), how therapists supervise assistants (OT and OTA joint visits at least every two weeks or every four to six sessions; PT reassessment at least every sixth visit and monthly, and weekly conference with each PTA), notes within one week, and discharge summaries.
About this policy
- Policy number
- LA-HSP-THR-01
- Version
- 1.0
- Main rule
- LAC 48:I §8217.K-N, P
- Library
- Louisiana hospice · 60 policies
- Category
- Clinical tasks
- Sections
- 18
In short
- Physical, occupational and speech therapy are available when the team and the practitioner decide they will help comfort, safety or function.
- A therapist always evaluates the patient and writes the treatment plan before an assistant treats.
- Occupational therapists make joint visits with their assistants at least every two weeks or every four to six sessions, and countersign the assistant’s notes.
- Physical therapists reassess at least every sixth visit and at least monthly, and meet each assistant face to face every week.
- Therapy notes go into the record within one week; a discharge summary goes to the attending practitioner.
What's inside
18 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.
- Terms of Reference
- 1. Purpose
- 2. Scope
- 3. Definitions
- 4. Policy Statement (LAC 48:I §8217.K-N, P)
- 5. Qualifications
- 6. How Therapy Is Arranged
- 7. Duties of Every Therapist
- 8. Occupational Therapist Supervision of the Occupational Therapy Assistant
- 9. Physical Therapist Supervision of the Physical Therapy Assistant
- 10. Speech Pathology
- 11. Responsibilities
- 12. Records and Compliance Monitoring
- 13. Staff Training
- 14. References
- 15. Related Policies and Forms
- 16. Approval
- 17. Revision History
An inspector may ask
- How does a patient get therapy when the IDT decides it would help?
- Show me the occupational therapist’s joint visits with the assistant for this patient.
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