Rule 15-16-1-46.40.2 - Duties of the Speech Pathologist and/or AudiologistThe duties of the speech pathologist and/or audiologist shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Assisting the physician in the evaluation of the patient with speech, hearing, or language disorders; and development of the individual plan of treatment;2. Developing and implementing a Speech Pathology and/or Audiology Component of the patient care plan;3. Providing rehabilitative services for speech, hearing, and language disorders;4. Observing and reporting to the responsible physician the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.5. Instructing other agency personnel, the patient and family members in methods to improve and correct speech, hearing, and language disabilities;6. Preparing clinical notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries;7. Participating in agency in-service training programs;8. Acting as a consultant to other agency personnel; and9. Developing written policies and procedures for the Speech Pathology/Audiology Services of the Home Health Agency.15 Miss. Code. R. § 16-1-46.40.2
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-71-13