Section 22-B3925. SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SERVICES  


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    3925.1If speech language pathology services are provided, they shall be delivered in accordance with the patient's plan of care.

     

    3925.2Speech language pathology services shall be provided by order of a physician by a certified speech language pathologist.

     

    3925.3Speech language pathology services shall include, at a minimum, the following:

     

    (a)Screening to identify individuals who require evaluation to determine the presence or absence of a communicative disorder;

     

    (b)Evaluating and diagnosing speech and language disorders;

     

    (c)Delivering services relative to the treatment of speech and language disorders in accordance with the plan of care;

     

    (d)Planning, directing, and conducting rehabilitation programs; and

     

    (e)Discharge planning.

     

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Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 2876 (March 19, 2004).