EmR2128 Rule Text

Effect on small business:

These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at [e-mail], or by calling [phone].

Agency contact person:

Nilajah Hardin, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8306; telephone [phone]; email at [e-mail].

Place where comments are to be submitted and deadline for submission:

Comments may be submitted to Nilajah Hardin, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 4822 Madison Yards Way, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, WI 53708-8366, or by email to [e-mail]. Comments must be received on or before the public hearing, held on a date to be determined, to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.

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TEXT OF RULE

Section 1. PT 5.01 (2) (b) and (h) are amended to read:

PT 5.01 (2) (b) Have direct face−to−face contact with the physical therapist assistant at least every 14 calendar days., unless the board approves another type of contact. Electronic face-to-face communications may be used to fulfil this requirement. Audio-only telephone, email messages, text messages, facsimile transmission, mail or parcel service are not considered acceptable electronic communications.

PT 5.01 (2) (h) Provide on−site assessment and reevaluation of each patient patient’s treatment at a minimum of one time per calendar month or every tenth treatment day, whichever is sooner, and adjust the treatment plan as appropriate. This requirement may be waived when another type of contact has been approved by the Board.

Section 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This emergency rule shall take effect upon publication in the official state newspaper.

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Dated _________________     Agency __________________________________

              Chairperson

              Physical Therapy Examining Board