6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1011-1 Chapter 04, pt. 27

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 20, October 25, 2024

Part 27 - REHABILITATION SERVICES

27.1 The hospital may provide rehabilitation services. If provided, the following standards shall apply.

(A) For purposes of this Part 27, rehabilitation services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology, speech pathology, and other rehabilitative therapies.

27.2 Rehabilitation services shall be performed under the supervision of qualified practitioners.

27.3 The hospital may provide a rehabilitation service under either a single-service or a multi-service rehabilitation department.

27.4 The director of the single- or multi-service rehabilitation department shall have the necessary education, training, competencies, and experience to direct the services provided by the department.

27.5 There shall be a sufficient number of qualified supervisory staff to evaluate each patient, initiate the plan of treatment, and supervise supportive personnel.

27.6 Rehabilitation services shall be delivered in accordance with orders issued by the attending physician or licensed independent practitioner or provided within the scope of practice and hospital policy for the delivery of care provided by the therapist.

27.7 The hospital shall develop and implement written policies and procedures governing the management and care of patients. These policies shall be based on nationally-recognized guidelines and standards of care. The policies and procedures shall address, at a minimum, the following:

(A) Initial patient evaluation and regular assessments.

(B) Care plans that describe the patient's: functional limitations; measurable short and long term goals; and type, amount, frequency, and duration of services.

(C) The procedures for ensuring that the patient's response to treatment is communicated to the attending licensed independent practitioner in a timely manner.

(D) If rehabilitation services are provided on an outpatient basis, the hospital shall specify how orders from outside sources will be managed.

(E) Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization (if applicable) of equipment and supplies after use.

27.8 Treatment and progress shall be documented, including progress toward long and short-term goals, for each visit or session.

27.9 There shall be appropriate facilities, equipment, and supplies to meet the rehabilitative care needs of patients.

6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 04, pt. 27