La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-5255

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-5255 - Therapy Services

A. The facility shall provide directly or through contract or arrangement the therapies as ordered by the prescribing physician or medical director. Therapies and services shall be provided in accordance with applicable State Boards' requirements and the child's plan of care if so ordered.

B. Occupational Therapy. The facility shall ensure that occupational therapy services are provided by:

1. an individual authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME); or

2. a certified occupational therapy assistant in accordance with the LSBME's requirements.

C. Physical Therapy. The facility shall ensure that physical therapy services are provided by:

1. an individual licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (LSBPTE); or

2. a physical therapy assistant in accordance with the LSBPTE reqirements.

D. Respiratory Care. The facility shall ensure that respiratory care shall be provided by:

1. an individual licensed as a respiratory therapist by the LSBME;

2. a registered nurse with documented experience in providing respiratory care in accordance with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing; or

3. a licensed practical nurse with documented experience in providing respiratory care in accordance with the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners.

E. Speech-Language Pathology. The facility shall ensure that speech-language pathology services are provided by an individual authorized by the Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-5255

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 35:2771 (December 2009).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2193-40:2193.4.