062-7 Wyo. Code R. § 7-1
A physical therapist shall:
(a) Practice in a safe manner that minimizes risk to patients, self, and others.
(b) Complete documentation related to physical therapy practice in an appropriate, legible, and timely manner that is consistent with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
(c) Supervise assistive personnel and students in a manner that assures safe and efficient care.
(d) Consistently and critically evaluate sources of information related to physical therapy practice, outcomes, research, and education and applied knowledge from these sources in a scientific manner and to appropriate populations.
(e) Select and use outcome measures to assess the results of interventions administered to individuals and group patients.
(f) Communicate effectively with clients, caregivers, and professional colleagues.
(g) Conduct critical self-assessment in order to practice to the fullest extent of knowledge, skills and abilities and take responsibility to make accommodations as necessary.
(h) Demonstrate an understanding of and compliance with all laws and regulations governing the practice of physical therapy in his jurisdiction.
(i) Form a professional relationship with patients/clients, colleagues and other members of the health care team in an effort to maximize patient/client outcomes.
(j) Avoid potential conflict of interest situations and circumstances that could be construed as harassment or abuse of patients, colleagues, associates or employees.
(k) Establish and monitor a plan of care in consultation, cooperation and collaboration with the patient/client and other involved health care team members to insure that care is continuous and reliable and takes into consideration environment, equipment, care giver support and finances.
(l) Evaluate and update the plan of care as indicated based on the patient/client status and applicable laws and regulations.
(m) Deliver, evaluate and adjust the physical therapy intervention.
(n) Utilize supportive personnel in accordance with legal requirements.
(o) Educate patients/clients, family, and caregivers, using relevant and effective teaching methods to assure optimal patient care outcomes.
(p) Plan for discharge in consultation with the patient/client and care givers.
(q) Discharge the patient/client after expected outcomes have been achieved or document rationale for discharge when outcomes have not been achieved.
(r) Assist in the coordination of ongoing care if required.
062-7 Wyo. Code R. § 7-1
Amended, Eff. 1/25/2016.
Amended, Eff. 4/16/2018.