Regulations for TJC and/or CMS

[Guest guest]

I would very much like to know if anyone can direct me to sources for

regulations regarding need to have physicians sign a plan of care and goals for

acute care hospital patients. It has always been my understanding that if I

received a PT eval and treat order, that I must perform the evaluation,

establish my plan of care and goals, and then have the physician sign approval.

I have recently been told that there are no regulations governing Part A acute

hospital patients for that practice. Any guidance offered would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Maddox, PT, MPH

Director of Rehabilitation

Ukiah Valley Medical Center

Ukiah, CA 95482

maddoxrg@...

[Guest guest]

You want to read 482.56 of the conditions of participation for a hospital. Here

is the link:

http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_10/42cfr482_10.html

You also want to read Section 409.17 under hospital insurance benefits and there

you will find your answer that a physician is not required to sign and date the

therapist plan of care for inpatients in the acute care setting. Here is the

link:

http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2010/octqtr/pdf/42cfr409.17.pdf

Rick Gawenda, PT

President

Gawenda Seminars & Consulting, Inc.

www.gawendaseminars.com

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Subject: Regulations for TJC and/or CMS

To: PTManager

Date: Thursday, November 10, 2011, 10:47 PM

 

I would very much like to know if anyone can direct me to sources for

regulations regarding need to have physicians sign a plan of care and goals for

acute care hospital patients. It has always been my understanding that if I

received a PT eval and treat order, that I must perform the evaluation,

establish my plan of care and goals, and then have the physician sign approval.

I have recently been told that there are no regulations governing Part A acute

hospital patients for that practice. Any guidance offered would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Maddox, PT, MPH

Director of Rehabilitation

Ukiah Valley Medical Center

Ukiah, CA 95482

maddoxrg@...