15-G-4
ST Personnel Requirements
Policy
Speech pathology services will be provided only by qualified Speech-Language Pathologists. The number of therapists retained will be appropriate to ensure that patient needs are met through adequate staffing. Recruitment will be limited to qualified therapists as defined by regulatory criteria.
During operating hours, a licensed therapist must be onsite or accessible by telecommunications.
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Standard
15-G-4 Speech pathology services are given or supervised by a qualified speech pathologist and the number of qualified speech pathologists is adequate for the volume and diversity of speech pathology services offered. At least one qualified speech pathologist is present at all times when speech pathology services are furnished. 485.715(c) Standard