1. (1) Therapy services offered by the licensee, as either direct or contract services, shall be provided by, or under the supervision of, a licensed or certified therapist in accordance with the plan of care.

2. (2) The qualified therapist shall have the following general responsibilities:

   1. (a) provide treatment as ordered and approved by the attending primary care provider;
   2. (b) evaluate the home environment and make recommendations;
   3. (c) develop the plan of care for therapy;
   4. (d) observe and report findings about the client's condition to the attending primary care provider and other staff and document information in the client's record;
   5. (e) advise, consult, and instruct other personnel and family about the client's therapy program;
   6. (f) provide written instructions for the CNA to promote extension of therapy services;
   7. (g) supervise other personnel when appropriate; and
   8. (h) participate in in-service programs.

3. (3) A physical, speech, or occupational therapist may additionally perform the following:

   1. (a) provide written instructions for personal care aides and certified nursing aides to ensure provision of required services written in the plan of care;
   2. (b) supervise aides in the client's home as necessary, and be readily available for consultation by phone; and
   3. (c) make supervisory visits with or without the aide's presence, as required.

KEY: health care facilities

Date of Last Change: July 6, 2023

Notice of Continuation: August 13, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-202