[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 42, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 42CFR482.56]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

  CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 

                  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED)

 

PART 482_CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION FOR HOSPITALS--Table of Contents

 

                  Subpart D_Optional Hospital Services

 

Sec.  482.56  Condition of participation: Rehabilitation services.



    If the hospital provides rehabilitation, physical therapy, 

occupational therapy, audiology, or speech pathology services, the 

services must be organized and staffed to ensure the health and safety 

of patients.

    (a) Standard: Organization and staffing. The organization of the 

service must be appropriate to the scope of the services offered.

    (1) The director of the services must have the necessary knowledge, 

experience, and capabilities to properly supervise and administer the 

services.

    (2) Physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy, or 

audiology services, if provided, must be provided by staff who meet the 

qualifications specified by the medical staff, consistent with State 

law.



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    (b) Standard: Delivery of services. Services must be furnished in 

accordance with a written plan of treatment. Services must be given in 

accordance with orders of practitioners who are authorized by the 

medical staff to order the services, and the orders must be incorporated 

in the patient's record.