Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners
Subpart 2 - Practice
Chapter 3 - Practice
Subchapter A - General Provisions
Section LIV-307 - Physical Therapy Services without Prescription or Referral [Formerly Section 306]
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code LIV-307
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. These rules are intended to facilitate and implement the provisions of R.S. 37:2418(C)(4). They are meant as practical guidelines, while maintaining flexibility in the rendering of physical therapy services, without eliminating the opportunity for oversight and supervision.
B. As used in connection with providing wellness or preventive services referred to in R.S. 37:2418 C(4), the PT shall:
1. perform a screening to determine whether
treatment or wellness/preventive services are indicated. The therapist shall
inform the individual of the screening results and make recommendations for
follow-up with the appropriate health care provider if needed;
2. assess the client's wellness/preventive
services needs, and, if such services are indicated and desired by the client,
develop a written plan, which describes the services to be provided to the
client.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2418 and Act 535 of 2009.
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