Current through November, 2024
Section 11-96-27 - Physical therapy services(a) Physical therapy services shall be made available in each center as necessary, and be provided under a physician's order, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Provide initial and continuing assessment of the client by the physical therapist in the formation of an individual plan of care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team;(2) Progress notes written at least quarterly in the client's health record and signed by the physical therapist; and(3) Treatment of clients to achieve and maintain maximum performance using physical means such as exercises, massage, heat, sound, or water.(b) Physical therapy services shall be under the supervision of a physical therapist. (1) A physical therapy assistant shall work only under the supervision of a physical therapist; and(2) A physical therapy aide shall work only under the immediate supervision of a physical therapist or a physical therapy assistant,(c) Adequate space shall be provided for treating the clients and for storage of equipment.[Eff ] (Auth: HRS § 321-11) (Imp: HRS § 321-11)