The patients' waiting-time to be seen will be no longer than 30 minutes. The referring physician maintains responsibility for overall management of the patient. Medical record of the patient receiving physical rehabilitation services will include reason for referral, clinical condition of the patient, diagnosis, precautionary measures, goals of treatment and treatment plan. Treatment goals are established as a joint effort between referring physician, physiatrist, therapist and, to the extent possible, the patient and family. The patients progress and the results of treatment are assessed on a timely basis and treatment goals are reviewed as appropriate.
Discharge planning begins at the time of the patient's initial visit.
Evidence in records that patient has achieved stated goals 2. Medical complications preclude rehabilitation effort 3. No additional functional improvement is anticipated 4. Patients' functional status has remained unchanged 5.