OAR 848-040-0170
Standards For Discharge Records


(1)

Within 30 days following the patient’s last scheduled visit or last contact, the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall document a final summary of the patient’s physical therapy status upon discharge from the patient’s current episode of treatment.

(2)

The discharge summary shall include, but is not limited to:

(a)

Date and reason for discharge, or self discharge, if known;

(b)

Degree of goal achievement or reasons for goals not being achieved;

(c)

Summary of the patient’s status at the time of discharge; and

(d)

Recommendations for follow-up care, if any.

(3)

A discharge summary is not required when another licensed medical professional documents a patient’s discharge from an acute inpatient care facility as that term is defined in ORS 442.470 (Definitions for ORS 442.470 to 442.507)(1).

Source: Rule 848-040-0170 — Standards For Discharge Records, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=848-040-0170.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 848-040-0170’s source at or​.us