6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1011-1-5-18
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 20, October 25, 2024
Section 6 CCR 1011-1-5-18 - OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL AND SPEECH THERAPY18.1 SERVICES The facility shall provide or make arrangements for referral to occupational, physical and/or speech therapy services for all residents with practitioner orders for such therapy.
A) The facility shall have written policies approved by the governing body identifying the organization, administration, performance standards, direction and supervision of therapy care for residents.18.2 THERAPIST QUALIFICATIONSA) Occupational therapy shall only be provided by an occupational therapist licensed or authorized by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. All personnel assisting residents with occupational therapy shall do so only under supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.B) Physical therapy shall only be provided by a physical therapist licensed by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. All personnel assisting residents with physical therapy shall do so only under supervision of a licensed physical therapist.C) Speech therapy shall only be provided by a speech-language pathologist certified by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. All personnel assisting residents with speech therapy shall do so only under the supervision of a certified speech-language pathologist.18.3 RECORDS Therapy records shall include the practitioner's order for treatment, signed plan of care, resident progress notes, and results of special tests and measurements.
18.4 COMMUNICATION The facility shall ensure that the therapist communicates to the facility the resident's condition and response to treatment within 14 days of initiation of treatment and every 30 days thereafter while treatment continues.
18.5 SPACE AND EQUIPMENT The facility shall provide space, appropriate equipment and storage areas adequate for therapy on all referred residents. Services shall be provided in an area readily accessible to residents. Equipment shall be properly maintained to ensure safety of residents and staff.