> If a physician signs a Rehab Therapy plan of care (either inpatient or
> outpatient) indicating his/her approval and certification of the therapy
> plan of treatment, is this the same as a physician order? Do you need an
> "Evaluate for PT/OT" order in the clinical record on the doctor's order
> sheet, or does the physician signature on the plan of treatment suffice to
> "order" the therapy?
>
>
>
> Patricia A. Dorner, RN
> Manager
> KPMG LLP Risk and Advisory Services
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> Office: (717) 260-4638
> Fax: (717) 233-1101
> Mobile: (717) 649-1655
>
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