R432-103-11. Rehabilitation Services

(1) Medical staff participation in the delivery of physical rehabilitation services shall be provided by a qualified physician member of the medical staff who is knowledgeable about rehabilitation medicine by reason of training and experience. Qualified, competent professional and support personnel shall be available to meet the objectives of the service and the needs of the patients.

(2) A qualified professional for physical rehabilitation services shall complete a functional assessment and evaluation.

(a) A treatment plan shall be developed based on an evaluation that includes an assessment of functional ability appropriate to the patient.

(b) Measurable goals, which are described in functional or behavioral terms, shall be established for the patient and include time frames for achievement.

(c) The patient's progress and the results of treatment shall be assessed at least monthly for outpatients and at least every two weeks for inpatients.

(d) The patient's progress and response to treatment shall be documented in the medical record.