Okla. Admin. Code § 310:675-9-3.1

Current through Vol. 41, No. 14, April 11, 2024

Section 310:675-9-3.1 - Rehabilitative or restorative nursing services

(a) Rehabilitative services promote restoration of the resident's maximum potential. Rehabilitative services shall be provided or obtained by the facility or an outside source according to the resident assessment. An evaluation shall address the residents rehabilitative needs, on admission, annually, and as the resident's condition indicates. Rehabilitative services shall be ordered by the physician, and provided under the direction of licensed or qualified staff. These services shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) Physical therapy.

(2) Speech therapy.

(3) Audiology.

(4) Occupational therapy.

(5) Psychological or psychiatric counseling/therapy.

(6) Nutritional counseling.

(b) Restorative nursing services may be provided by the nursing staff according to the care plan. These services shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) Range of motion to prevent contracture.

(2) Bowel and bladder training to restore continence.

(3) Self-help skill training.

(4) Behavioral modification under the direction of a qualified consultant.

(5) Ambulation.

(6) Remotivation.

(7) Reality orientation.

(8) Reminiscent therapy.

(c) There shall be an ongoing in-service education program for all restorative nursing staff.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:675-9-3.1

Added at 9 Ok Reg 3163, eff 7-1-92 (emergency); Added at 10 Ok Reg 1639, eff 6-1-93