Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 118 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE LICENSING AND FUNCTIONING OF INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION
Chapter 9 - PROFESSIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Section 144-118-9.I - Physical Therapy Services
Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 144-118-9.I
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
The facility must provide:
9.I.1. Physical therapy services as identified in the Annual Plan through:
a.
Direct contact between therapist and clients; and
b. Contact between therapists and individuals
involved with clients.
9.I.2. Programs developed by a physical therapist and delivered by appropriate staff, that are designed to:
a.Preserve and improve abilities, such as
range of motion, strength, physical coordination, and sensorimotor functioning;
and
b. Prevent deceleration of
current functional status through techniques utilizing orthotic and prosthetic
appliances, assistive and adaptive devices, and positioning and sensory
stimulation.
9.I.3. Adequate space, equipment, and supplies, for efficient and effective physical therapy services;
9.I.4. A Physical Therapist (as appropriate) to:
a. Work with client's primary physician
and other medical specialists;
b.
Participate as members of IDT in relevant aspects of the active treatment
process;
c. Provide an evaluation
for any client who does not function normally and is in need of physical
therapy services;
d. Provide direct
treatment to the client as appropriate;
e. Provide recommendations for treatment and
recall;
f. Provide progress notes
quarterly for each client receiving physical therapy services;
g. Modify programs as necessary;
and
h. Offer training and
supervision, as needed, to ensure that direct service staff are capable of
carrying out prescribed programs for clients.
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