Section R432-200-28 - Specialized Rehabilitative Services(1)(a) A licensee that provides specialized rehabilitative services may offer these services directly or through agreements with outside agencies or qualified therapists.(b) The licensee may offer rehabilitative services either on-site or off-site.(c) If the facility does not provide specialized rehabilitative services, the facility shall neither admit nor retain residents in need of such services.(2) Qualified licensed therapists shall provide specialized rehabilitative services in accordance with Utah law and accepted practices.(3) Therapists shall offer the full scope of services to the resident.(4) Each therapy assistant shall work under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist at any time.(5) The licensee shall ensure speech pathologists are licensed under Title 58, Chapter 41, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act.(6) The licensee shall ensure that rehabilitative services policies and procedures reflect the following:(a) services are provided only on the written order of an attending physician;(b) safe and adequate space and equipment is available commensurate with the needs of residents;(c) a plan of treatment is initiated by an attending physician and developed by the therapist in consultation with the nursing staff;(d) an initial progress report is submitted to the attending physician two weeks after treatment has begun or when specified by the physician;(e) the physician and therapist reviews and evaluates the plan of treatment monthly, unless, the physician recommends an alternate schedule in writing; and(f) there is documentation in the resident's record of the specialized plan of treatment.Utah Admin. Code R432-200-28
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-03, effective 1/22/2024