Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A.
The Athletic Trainer shall render services and treatment under the advice and
consent of a licensed Physician including general written or oral standing
orders and/or protocols signed by a licensed Physician. (I)
B. The Athletic Trainer shall be responsible
for recording details of the Patient's health care status. The Athletic Trainer
shall maintain an organized permanent record for each Patient that contains
written documentation of all care, treatment, and services provided to the
Patient including:
1. Injury and Illness
Prevention and Wellness Promotion. The Athletic Trainer shall promote healthy
lifestyle behaviors with effective education and communication to enhance
wellness and minimize the risk of injury and illness for every Patient to
assure the highest quality of care.
2. Immediate and Emergency Care. The Athletic
Trainer shall provide immediate and emergency care integrating best practices
for optimal outcomes.
3.
Examination, Assessment, and Diagnosis. The Athletic Trainer shall assess the
Patient's level of function prior to treatment. The Athletic Trainer shall
consider the Patient's input as an integral part of the initial assessment. The
Athletic Trainer shall implement systematic, evidence-based examinations and
assessments to formulate valid clinical diagnoses and determine each Patients'
plan of care.
4. Therapeutic
Intervention. The Athletic Trainer shall develop the treatment program and
determine the appropriate treatment, rehabilitation, and/or reconditioning
strategies for each Patient's injuries, illnesses, and general medical
conditions. The Athletic Trainer shall ensure the treatment program objectives
include long-term and short-term goals and appraisal with the goal of the
Patient achieving optimal activity level based on athletic training core
concepts using the applications of therapeutic exercise, modality devices, and
manual techniques. The Athletic Trainer shall incorporate and utilize the
assessment measure to determine the effectiveness of the treatment program. The
Athletic Trainer shall integrate best practices in policy construction and
implementation, documentation, and basic business practices to promote optimal
Patient care.
C. Program
Discontinuation. The Athletic Trainer, with advice and consent of a licensed
Physician, shall recommend discontinuation of athletic training services when
the Patient has received optimal benefit of the treatment program. The Athletic
Trainer shall document and maintain documentation of the final assessment of
the Patient's status and the date the Patient was discontinued from the
treatment program.
