Section 78307 - Basic Program Services: Physical Therapy Services(a) Physical therapy services shall include at least the following:(1) Initial and continuing assessment of the participant by the physical therapist in the multidisciplinary team.(2) Notation made after each treatment specifying method of treatment and the reaction of the participant. Narrative notes shall be entered in the participant's health record when indicated and shall be signed by the physical therapist.(3) Progress notes shall be written at least quarterly in the participant's health record and shall be signed by the physical therapist.(4) Treatment of participants to achieve and maintain maximum performance using physical means such as exercise, massage, heat, sound, water, light or electricity.(b) Physical therapy service shall be under the direction of a physical therapist. A physical therapy assistant or aide shall work only under the supervision of a physical therapist.(c) The physical therapy service staff shall work the hours necessary to meet the needs of each participant as specified in the individualized plan of care developed by the multidisciplinary team and in accordance with the staffing requirements of the Department.(d) Equipment of physical therapy services shall include at least the following:(3) Overhead pulley and weight.(4) Set of training stairs.(6) Wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches and other ambulation devices in a sufficient number to meet the needs of each participant.(e) Space shall be provided for storage of equipment.(f) Privacy shall be provided the participant during treatment.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 78307
1. Amendment of subsections(a)(2)-(4) filed 9-20-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 38). Note: Authority cited: Section 208(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1580, Health and Safety Code.
1. Amendment of subsections(a)(2)-(4) filed 9-20-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 38).