Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 490-5-.02

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 24, 2024

Rule 490-5-.02 - Adequate Supervision Defined

Adequate supervision by a licensed physical therapist shall include the following:

(a) evaluate each patient and interpret the results to determine and document a physical therapy diagnosis;

(b) plan each patient's treatment program and determine which elements thereof can be delegated to the assistant;

(c) provide periodic reevaluation of the treatment program and of the assistant's performance in relation to the patient;

(d) perform and record an evaluation of the patient and his response to treatment at the termination thereof;

(e) Interact with the assistant in appropriate ways specific to the plan of care of the patients being treated by the assistant.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 490-5-.02

Ga. L. 1972, p. 395; O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-33-3(6); 43-33-10(9).

Original Rule entitled "Adequate Supervision Defined" was filed on April 7, 1978; effective April 27, 1978.

Amended: Filed November 27, 1984; effective December 17, 1984.

Amended: F. Feb. 26, 1990; eff. Mar. 18, 1990.

Amended: F. May 26, 1993; eff. June 15, 1993.