Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0260 - Chiropractic Examiners
Chapter 0260-02 - General Rules Governing Chiropractic Examiners
Section 0260-02-.22 - SUBSTANTIATION OF SERVICES

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0260-02-.22

Current through April 3, 2024

It is intended that these procedures are the accepted standard(s) and anything less than this shall be considered unprofessional and unethical conduct in the practice of chiropractic and may subject a licensee to disciplinary action pursuant to T.C.A. §§ 63-4-114(4).

(1) These standards apply to all licensed chiropractic physicians. These standards also apply to those examinations advertised at a reduced fee or free (no charge) services.

(2) Adequate patient records shall be legibly maintained.

(3) Initial and follow-up services (daily records) shall consist of documentation to justify care.

(4) If abbreviations or symbols are used in the daily recordkeeping, a key must be provided.

(5) All patient records shall include but not be limited to:

(a) patient history

(b) subjective/objective findings

(c) examination

(d) diagnosis

(e) treatment,

(f) and reevaluation or referral.

(6) In any disciplinary action against a chiropractic physician for any reason, the Board shall apply these minimal clinical standards.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-4-101, 63-4-106, and 63-4-114.

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