D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 22. HEALTH |
SubTilte 22-B. PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICINE |
Chapter 22-B39. HOME CARE AGENCIES |
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.