Prior to the provision of care, all rehabilitation personnel, excluding physicians, assigned to the rehabilitation unit shall be provided training or shall provide documentation of training that includes at a minimum the following:

1. (1) active and passive range of motion;
2. (2) assistance with ambulation;
3. (3) transfers;
4. (4) maximizing functional independence;
5. (5) the psycho-social needs of the rehabilitation patient;
6. (6) the increased safety risks of rehabilitation training (including falls and the use of restraints);
7. (7) proper body mechanics;
8. (8) nutrition, including dysphagia and restorative eating;
9. (9) communication with the aphasic and hearing impaired patient;
10. (10) behavior modification;
11. (11) bowel and bladder training; and
12. (12) skin care.

History Note: Authority G.S. 131E-79;
RRC Objection due to lack of statutory authority Eff. January 18, 1996;
Eff. May 1, 1996;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 22, 2017.