Section R432-700-25 - Therapy Services(1) Therapy services offered by the licensee, as either direct or contract services, shall be provided by, or under the supervision of, a licensed or certified therapist in accordance with the plan of care.(2) The qualified therapist shall have the following general responsibilities:(a) provide treatment as ordered and approved by the attending primary care provider;(b) evaluate the home environment and make recommendations;(c) develop the plan of care for therapy;(d) observe and report findings about the client's condition to the attending primary care provider and other staff and document information in the client's record;(e) advise, consult, and instruct other personnel and family about the client's therapy program;(f) provide written instructions for the CNA to promote extension of therapy services;(g) supervise other personnel when appropriate; and(h) participate in in-service programs.(3) A physical, speech, or occupational therapist may additionally perform the following:(a) provide written instructions for personal care aides and certified nursing aides to ensure provision of required services written in the plan of care;(b) supervise aides in the client's home as necessary, and be readily available for consultation by phone; and(c) make supervisory visits with or without the aide's presence, as required.Utah Admin. Code R432-700-25
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-11, effective 5/15/2017Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-05, effective 2/14/2022Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-14, effective 7/6/2023