Md. Code Regs. 30.08.10.08

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 30.08.10.08 - Inpatient Acute Care Rehabilitation Program

A neurotrauma center shall:

A. Have a rehabilitation program that is designed for neurotrauma patients and directed by a board-certified physiatrist;

B. Meet rehabilitation requirements as follows:

(1) Rehabilitation services staffed by personnel trained in rehabilitative care and properly equipped for acute care of the traumatic brain injured or spinal cord injured patient; and

(2) Rehabilitation consultation services, appropriately licensed or registered in their specific disciplines (that is, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, and social services), available in the critical care phase as needed;

C. Provide therapists with regular supervision from individuals with at least 1 year of experience with the neuro injury for which the patient is being treated (that is, brain injury or spinal cord injury);

D. Have an orientation program that documents therapists competencies specific to the treatment of acute neurologic injuries and require that each newly hired therapist complete the orientation program before assuming independent practice in the center; and

E. Promote specialty certification for therapists working in the neurotrauma rehabilitation program.

Md. Code Regs. 30.08.10.08

Regulation .08 amended effective 49:5 Md. R. 367, eff. 3/7/2022