Section 6210.43. Recertification of continued need for care

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(a) A physician, a physician’s assistant under the supervision of a physician or a nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist shall enter into the recipient’s medical record a signed and dated statement that the recipient continued to need intermediate care for the mentally retarded.
(b) In a nonState operated ICF/MR, the person who certifies the need for continued care specified in subsection (a), may not be an employe of the facility but shall work in collaboration with the recipient’s physician.
(c) The recertification specified in subsection (a) shall be completed at least once every 365 days after initial certification.

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Cross References

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 6210.114 (relating to failure to adhere to certification requirements).

                    
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