10A NCAC 13B .5409      STAFF TRAINING FOR INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITIES OR UNIT

Prior to the provision of care, all rehabilitation personnel, excluding physicians, assigned to the rehabilitation unit shall be provided training or shall provide documentation of training that includes at a minimum the following:

(1)           active and passive range of motion;

(2)           assistance with ambulation;

(3)           transfers;

(4)           maximizing functional independence;

(5)           the psycho-social needs of the rehabilitation patient;

(6)           the increased safety risks of rehabilitation training (including falls and the use of restraints);

(7)           proper body mechanics;

(8)           nutrition, including dysphagia and restorative eating;

(9)           communication with the aphasic and hearing impaired patient;

(10)         behavior modification;

(11)         bowel and bladder training; and

(12)         skin care.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 131E-79;

RRC Objection due to lack of statutory authority Eff. January 18, 1996;

Eff. May 1, 1996;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 22, 2017.