Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.40 - SENIOR AND LONG TERM CARE SERVICES
Subchapter 37.40.14 - Home and Community-Based Services
Rule 37.40.1462 - HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR ELDERLY AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS: SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY, REQUIREMENTS
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 37.40.1462
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) Speech pathology and audiology services may include:
(a) speech therapy services as
defined at ARM
37.86.601;
(b) audiology services as defined at ARM
37.86.702;
(c) services for habilitative or maintenance
purposes;
(d) screening and
evaluation with respect to speech and hearing functions;
(e) comprehensive audiological assessment, as
indicated by screening results, that include tests of puretone air and bone
conduction, speech audiometry, and other procedures, as necessary, and the
assessment of the use of visual cues;
(f) assessments of the use of
amplification;
(g) provision for
procurement, maintenance and replacement of hearing aids, as specified by a
qualified audiologist;
(h)
comprehensive speech and language evaluation, as indicated by screening
results, including appraisal of articulation, voice, rhythm and
language;
(i) participation in the
continuing interdisciplinary evaluation for purposes of beginning, monitoring
and following up on individualized habilitation programs; and
(j) treatment services as an extension of the
evaluation process, that include:
(i) direct
counseling with a recipient;
(ii)
consultation with appropriate persons involved with a recipient for speech
improvement and speech education activities; and
(iii) work with an appropriate recipient to
develop specialized programs for developing communication skills in
comprehension, including speech, reading, auditory training, hearing aid
utilization and skills in expression, including improvement in articulation,
voice, rhythm and language.
(2) The requirements for the delivery of speech therapy services at ARM 37.86.605 and 37.86.606 and for audiology services at ARM 37.86.701 and 37.86.702 govern the provision of speech pathology and audiology services.
(3) No visit limitation exists for maintenance therapy.
Sec. 53-2-201, 53-6-113 and 53-6-402, MCA; IMP, Sec. 53-2-201, 53-6-101, 53-6-141 and 53-6-402, MCA;
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