Section 134.62. Professional program services.

 

(1)   Provision of services. All facilities shall have or arrange for professional program services staff to implement the active treatment program defined in a resident's individual program plan (IPP). Professional program staff shall work directly with the resident and with other staff who work with the resident in carrying out the goals and objectives stated in the resident's IPP.

(2)   Qualifications of professional program staff.

(a) Psychology staff. Psychological services shall be provided by a psychologist licensed under ch. 455 , Stats.

(b) Physical therapy staff. Physical therapy services shall be given or supervised by a registered physical therapist licensed under ss. 448.05 and 448.07 , Stats.

(c) Speech pathology and audiology staff. Speech and hearing therapy shall be given or supervised by a speech pathologist or audiologist who:

1. Meets the standards for a certificate of clinical competence granted by the American speech and hearing association; or

2. Meets the educational requirements and is in the process of acquiring the supervised experience required for certification under subd. 1.

(d) Occupational therapy staff. Occupational therapy shall be given or supervised by a therapist who meets the standards for registration as an occupational therapist of the American occupational therapy association.

(e) Recreation staff. Recreation shall be led or supervised by an individual who has a bachelor's degree in recreation or in a related specialty such as art, dance, music, physical education or recreation therapy.

(f) Other professional program staff. Professional program services other than those under pars. (a) to (e) shall be provided by individuals who have at least a bachelor's degree in a human services field such as sociology, special education or rehabilitation counseling.

Cr. Register, June, 1988, No. 390 , eff. 7-1-88.