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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Skilled professional services include skilled nursing services, physical therapy, speech-language pathology services, and occupational therapy, as specified in § 409.44 of this chapter, and physician or allowed practitioner and medical social work services as specified in § 409.45 of this chapter. Skilled professionals who provide services to HHA patients directly or under arrangement must participate in the coordination of care.
(a) Standard: Provision of services by skilled professionals. Skilled professional services are authorized, delivered, and supervised only by health care professionals who meet the appropriate qualifications specified under § 484.115 and who practice according to the HHA's policies and procedures.
(b) Standard: Responsibilities of skilled professionals. Skilled professionals must assume responsibility for, but not be restricted to, the following:
(1) Ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient;
(2) Development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s);
(3) Providing services that are ordered by the physician or allowed practitioner as indicated in the plan of care;
(4) Patient, caregiver, and family counseling;
(5) Patient and caregiver education;
(6) Preparing clinical notes;
(7) Communication with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care;
(8) Participation in the HHA's QAPI program; and
(9) Participation in HHA–sponsored in-service training.
(c) Supervision of skilled professional assistants.
(1) Nursing services are provided under the supervision of a registered nurse that meets the requirements of § 484.115(k).
(2) Rehabilitative therapy services are provided under the supervision of an occupational therapist or physical therapist that meets the requirements of § 484.115(f) or (h), respectively.
(3) Medical social services are provided under the supervision of a social worker that meets the requirements of § 484.115(m).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 42. Public Health § 42.484.75 Condition of participation: Skilled professional services - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-42-public-health/cfr-sect-42-484-75/
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