week 6 Flashcards
who might a PT supervise in practice
- PTA, physical therapist assitant
- otherwise regulated professionals (massage therapists, ATs)
- aides
general supervision
means the physical therapist is not
required to be on site for direction and supervision, but
must be available at least by telecommunications.
PTA
direct supervision
means the physical therapist is
physically present in the same physical building
aides and all otherwise regulated professionals
immediate supervision
means the physical therapist is
physically present or immediately available in the same
physical building to support the individual being
supervised.
students
how do we determine which law/rule to follow?
who is the only approved support for the PT under medicare part B
PTA
no aides
what is non-delegatable that a PT can do that a PTA or others cannot?
how many people can a PT supervise at one time?
4
what does sunset/sunrise process
joint goals of PT and PTA programs
what can PTs and PTAs do when it comes to wound care
can PTAs perfrom joint mobilizations?
what factors are considered when determing delegation to a PTA?
what factors would lead to a PTA to consult with a PT earlier than planned ?
is the APTA and federation of state board of PT a part of DORA
no
they are private non profit organizations
what may occur with disciplinary actions?
types of dismissals
- complete dismissal
- dismissal with confidenntial letter of concern
types of discipline
- admonishment
- probation/practice limitayion
- suspension
- recovation/surrender of license
admonishment
aka letter of admonition
- letter admonishes the licensee for their conduct and warns them that repetition could lead to further disciplinaryy matter
- this is a public censure
probation/practice limitation
a time period where practice is closely monitored during a specific time period.
the length and terms of probation are determined by the Board after review of the complaint/investigation
possible terms of prbations:
- practice monitors
- courses in areas of deficiency
- outside note reviews are all possibilities
suspension
the license is suspended for a perio of time and terms must be met before the licensee can return to work
revocation
most severe form of penalty
takes license away completely
fraud
intential deception or intentional misrepresentation that a provider makes to gain a benefit for which that provider is not entilted
abuse
payment for items or services when there is no legal entitlement to that payment and the provider has NOT knowingly and/or intentionally misrepresented facts to obtain payment
