what is Chapter FS 456?
(Ans- Florida Statues, Health Professions and Occupations: General Provision
What is Chapter FS 486?
(Ans- Florida Statues, Physical Therapy Practice Act
-laws that govern safe practice
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what is Chapter FS 456?
(Ans- Florida Statues, Health Professions and Occupations: General Provision
What is Chapter FS 486?
(Ans- Florida Statues, Physical Therapy Practice Act
-laws that govern safe practice in PT in Florida
Rule 64B-17
(Ans- Florida Administrative Code, Physical Therapy Rules
- specific rules used to enhance the interpretation of the practice act
486.015: Legislative intent
(Ans- Practice ensures that every physical therapist and physical therapist assistant practicing meet the minimum safety requirements
456.003: Legislative intent
(Ans- The legislature shall regulate physical therapy to maintain safety and welfare of the public.
a. The Department of Health and the board CANNOT set unreasonable standards that would prevent qualified people from entering therapy.
i. CANNOT create regulations that unreasonably affect job creation/retention.
where do you find the definition of physical therapy and practice of physical therapy?
(Ans- 486.021
486.021 (8) : Physical Therapy
(Ans- (7 and 8): "Physical therapy" and "physiotherapy" are interchangeable terms as each refer to the same profession.
486.021 (8): Practice of physical therapy (6)
POC
(Ans- i.A plan of care can be developed and implemented by a physical therapist, a practitioner of record (physician, chiropractor, osteopathic physician, dentist, podiatrist), or an advanced registered nurse practitioner.
ii.If the condition is outside the scope of physical therapy the patient is to be referred to the appropriate professional.
iii.Patients can be seen for 30 days through direct access for a condition that was not previously assessed by the practitioner of record. After 30 days, the practitioner of record must review and sign the plan of care.
1. Does NOT apply if the patient has been diagnosed by an out of state physician as having a condition that requires physical therapy, AND the physical therapist is treating that condition.
2. X-rays and radium for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes are outside the scope of physical therapy.
iv. A physical therapy practitioner is NOT allowed to perform specific chiropractic spinal manipulations. Must refer to a licensed chiropractor practitioner if manipulation is required.
what are the practitioner of record?
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(Ans- -physician (medical doctor) 458
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