Section 16-110-50 - Professional misconduct, gross carelessness, manifest incapacity defined For purposes of section 461J-12(8), HRS, "professional misconduct, gross carelessness, or manifest incapacity in the practice of physical therapy" includes, but shall not be limited to:
(1) Administering treatments or evaluation in a negligent manner;(2) Falsifying or otherwise altering patient records;(3) Misappropriating drugs, money, supplies, or equipment;(4) Aiding or abetting, or both, the practice of physical therapy by any person not licensed to practice as defined by chapter 461J, HRS;(5) Accepting fees for services not provided;(6) Improper delegation or supervision of support or auxiliary personnel;(7) Practicing physical therapy outside the scope of this chapter;(8) Failure to abide by the APTA Guildelines for Physical Therapy Documentation, the APTA Code of Ethics, or the APTA Guide to Professional Conduct; and(9) Failing to immediately refer any patient to an appropriate healthcare provider if there is reasonable cause to believe that the patient's condition is beyond the physical therapist's scope of practice or is a condition for which physical therapy is contraindicated.[Eff 6/5/87; am and comp 12/4/92; am and comp 10/13/94; am and comp 12/9/10] (Auth: HRS § 461J-5) (Imp: HRS §§ 461J-5, 461J-12)The amended version of this Section by Hawaii Administrative Rules Listing of Filings, 2015-01, February, eff.2/28/2015 is not yet available.