California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 14529

WIC § 14529Div. 9 · Part 3 · Ch. 8.7 · Art. 2

Statute text

(a)The multidisciplinary health team conducting an assessment shall consist of at least the individual’s personal physician or a staff physician, or both, a registered nurse, and a social worker.

(b)For the initial assessment, the multidisciplinary health team shall also include a physical therapist and an occupational therapist. In addition, when the need is identified by a physician or nurse, qualified consultants with skills in recreational therapy, speech language pathology, or dietary assessment shall serve as team members.

(c)The multidisciplinary team described in subdivision (b) shall conduct an initial assessment. At the time of reassessment, if an individual plan of care has been developed by the physical therapist or the occupational therapist, they shall reassess the participant to determine any ongoing or different needs for physical therapy or occupational therapy services. If it is determined that no further physical therapy or occupational therapy is needed, the physical therapist and the occupational therapist shall not be required to sign the treatment plan. For further reassessments, the nurse or physician shall determine if the physical therapist or occupational therapist is needed.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 985, Sec. 5.