Under the direction of definition

Under the direction of means that for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and services for individuals with speech, hearing and language disorders under 42 CFR 440.110, the Medicaid qualified therapists providing direction are licensed practitioners of the healing arts qualified under State law to diagnose and treat individuals with the disability or functional limitations at issue, are working within the scope of practice defined in State law and are supervising each individual’s care. The qualified therapists must, at a minimum, have face-to-face contact with the beneficiary initially and periodically as needed, be familiar with the treatment plan as recommended by the referring physician or other licensed practitioner of the healing arts practicing under State law, have continued involvement in the care provided, and review the need for continued services throughout treatment. The supervising therapists must also assume professional responsibility for the services provided under their direction and monitor the need for continued services. The supervising therapists must spend as much time as necessary directly supervising services to ensure beneficiaries are receiving services in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with accepted standards of practice. Moreover, the supervising therapists must ensure that individuals working under their direction have contact information to permit them direct contact with the supervising therapists as necessary during the course of treatment. In all cases, documentation must be kept supporting the supervision of services and ongoing involvement in the treatment. Absent appropriate service documentation, Medicaid payment for services may be denied providers.
Under the direction of means that the qualified practitioner:
Under the direction of means that the individual directing service is acting as a clinical team leader, providing direct or functional supervision of service delivery, or review, approval signing client plans. An individual directing a service is not required to be physically present at the service site to exercise direction.

Examples of Under the direction of in a sentence

  • Under the direction of the legislative audit committee, an entity that is the subject of an audit or investigation by the state auditor must provide the state auditor with access to any information the state auditor considers relevant to the investigation or audit.

  • Under the direction of the legislative audit committee, the Applicant or the District or other entity that is the subject of an audit or investigation by the State Auditor must provide the State Auditor with access to any information the State Auditor considers relevant to the investigation or audit.

  • Under the direction of the building principal/designee, all such complaints are investigated promptly.

  • Under the direction of the legislative audit committee, an entity that is the subject of an audit or investigation by the SAO must provide the SAO with access to any information the SAO considers relevant to the investigation or audit.

  • Under the direction of the Legislative Audit Committee, an entity that is the subject of an audit or investigation by the state auditor must provide the state auditor with access to any information the state auditor considers relevant to the investigation or audit.


More Definitions of Under the direction of

Under the direction of means that the therapist is on the premises when the services are rendered and is available for any emergency or question that may arise. As circumstances permit, the therapist must be involved in patient education, including but not limited to, teaching the patient exercise, manipulation, and how to use devices for their own rehabilitation.
Under the direction of means that speech-language pathology services may be provided by a TSHH under the direction of a New York State licensed and registered, or ASHA Certified (updated 2/6/07), SLP, as defined in the New York State Social Services regulations, Chapter II, Part 505.11. The SLP must assume professional responsibility for the services provided under his or her direction and monitor the need for continued services (updated 2/6/07). The SLP providing the direction may be in the employ of the local school district/§4201 school/county, or providing direction on a contractual basis.
Under the direction of in this Regulation means that the supervising health professional must be responsible for the audiometric testing and counselling and for the outcome of the results, including:
Under the direction of means that for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and services for individuals with speech, hearing and language disorders (see § 440.110, ‘‘Inpatient hospital services, other than services in an institution for mental diseases’’) the Medicaid qualified therapist providing direction is a licensed practitioner of the healing arts qualified under State law to diagnose and treat individuals with the disability or functional limitations at issue, is working within the scope of practice defined in State law and is supervising each individual’s care. The supervision must include, at a minimum, face-to-face contact with the individual initially and periodically as needed, prescribing the services to beprovided, and reviewing the need for continued services throughout the course of treatment. The qualified therapist must also assume professional responsibility for the services provided and ensure that the services are medically necessary. Therapists must spend as much time as necessary directly supervising services to ensure beneficiaries are receiving services in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with accepted standards of practice.Moreover, documentation must be kept supporting the supervision of services and ongoing involvement in the treatment. Note that this definition applies specifically to providers of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and services for individuals with speech, hearing and language disorders. This language is not meant to exclude appropriate supervision arrangements for other rehabilitative services.
Under the direction of means with the supervision and approval of and the assumption of responsibility for.
Under the direction of means that the individual directing service is acting as a clinical team leader, providing direct or functional supervision of service delivery. An individual directing a service is not required to be physically present at the service site to exercise direction (unless otherwise required by state law). The licensed professional directing a service assumes ultimate responsibility for the clinical services provided.
Under the direction of means that the individual directing service is acting as a