La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XLV-4915

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section XLV-4915 - Individual Program Implementation

A. Implementation of direct occupational therapy to individuals for their specific medical condition or conditions shall be based on a referral or order from a physician, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist or advanced practice registered nurse licensed to practice in the state of Louisiana.

B. Occupational therapists shall implement the program according to the program plan. Occupational therapy assistants may assist in program implementation under the supervision of and in consultation with a supervising occupational therapist, as prescribed by §4919

C. Occupational therapists shall formulate and implement program modifications consistent with changes in the client's occupational performance and performance skills.

D. Occupational therapists shall periodically re-evaluate and document the client's occupational performance and performance skills.

E. Occupational therapists shall promptly document the occupational therapy services provided and the frequency of the services.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XLV-4915

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 12:767 (November 1986), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 28:1977 (September 2002), LR 41:2141 (October 2015).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3001-3014 and 37:1270(B)(6).