Each nursing facility shall provide or obtain rehabilitative services for residents, including physical therapy, speech-language pathology, audiology, and occupational therapy. (a) Provision of services. If specialized rehabilitative services are required in the resident's comprehensive plan of care, the facility shall:

1. (1) Provide the required services; or

2. (2) obtain the required services from an outside resource in accordance with K.A.R. 28-39-163 (h), from a provider of specialized rehabilitation services.

   1. (b) Qualified personnel shall provide specialized rehabilitation services under the written order of a physician.
   2. (c) The facility shall develop policies and procedures for the provision of specialized rehabilitation services.

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 39-932; effective Nov. 1, 1993; amended Feb. 21, 1997.)