N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.16.56

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 8.370.16.56 - SPECIALIZED SERVICES-QUALIFICATIONS

A. Physical therapy: Physical therapy shall be given or supervised only by a licensed physical therapist.

B. Speech and hearing therapy:

(1) Speech and hearing therapy shall be given or supervised only by a therapist who is licensed under the New Mexico Speech-Language and Pathology and Audiology Act, (Sections 61-14B-1 through 61-14B-16 NMSA 1978).

(2) Meets the educational standards and is in the process of acquiring the supervised experience required for the certification of speech-language pathologists.

C. Occupational therapy: Occupational therapy shall be given or supervised only by a therapist who meets the standard for registration as an occupational therapist of the American occupational therapy association.

D. Equipment: Equipment necessary for the provision of therapies required by the residents shall be available and used as needed.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.16.56

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024