Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-39-157

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 46, November 14, 2024

Section 28-39-157 - Specialized rehabilitation services

Each nursing facility shall provide or obtain rehabilitative services for residents, including physical therapy, speech-language pathology, audiology, and occupational therapy.

(a) Provision of services. If specialized rehabilitative services are required in the resident's comprehensive plan of care, the facility shall:

(1) Provide the required services; or

(2) obtain the required services from an outside resource in accordance with K.A.R. 28-39-163 (h), from a provider of specialized rehabilitation services.

(b) Qualified personnel shall provide specialized rehabilitation services under the written order of a physician.

(c) The facility shall develop policies and procedures for the provision of specialized rehabilitation services.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-39-157

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 39-932; effective Nov. 1, 1993; amended Feb. 21, 1997.