15-C-8
Patient Care Practices & Policies
Policy
Patient care practices and procedures will be supported by written policies that are established by a group of professional personnel associated with the facility. These policies will govern the outpatient physical, occupational and speech pathology services that we provide.
Patient care practices will be developed by the “Core Team” which consists of the OPT Administrator and a qualified professional representing each rehabilitation service provided by the facility.
Patient care policies will be reviewed at least annually and revised whenever necessary based on the results of this evaluation. All staff will be made aware of current policies, practices and procedures through initial orientation, annual updates and interim notifications when necessary.
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Standard
15-C-8 Patient care practices and procedures are supported by written policies established by a group of professional personnel including one or more physicians associated with the clinic or rehabilitation agency, one or more qualified physical therapists (if physical therapy services are provided), and one or more qualified speech pathologists (if speech pathology services are provided). The policies govern the outpatient physical therapy and/or speech pathology services and related services that are provided. These policies are evaluated at least annually by the group of professional personnel and revised as necessary based upon this evaluation. 485.709(d) Standard