- (a) A physician, a physician’s assistant under the supervision of a physician or a nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist shall enter into the recipient’s medical record a signed and dated statement that the recipient continued to need intermediate care for individuals with an intellectual disability.
- (b) In a non-State operated ICF/ID, the person who certifies the need for continued care specified in subsection (a), may not be an employee of the facility but shall work in collaboration with the recipient’s physician.
- (c) The recertification specified in subsection (a) shall be completed at least once every 365 days after initial certification.
Authority
The provisions of this § 6210.43 amended under section 443.1(2) and (3) of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. § 443.1(2) and (3)).
Source
The provisions of this § 6210.43 amended June 17, 2016, effective June 18, 2016, 46 Pa.B. 3177. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (276200).
Cross References
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 6210.114 (relating to failure to adhere to certification requirements).