Section 6. OT 4.02 (2) (f) is amended to read:
OT 4.02 (2) (f) Application of physical agent modalities based on a physician order as an adjunct to or in preparation for engagement in treatment. Application is performed by an experienced therapist with demonstrated and documented evidence of theoretical background, technical skill and competence.
Section 7. OT 4.03 (2) (title) is amended to read:
OT 4.03 (2) Referrals and Orders.
Section 8. OT 4.03 (2) (a) is repealed.
Section 9. OT 4.03 (2) (b) is amended to read:
OT 4.03 (2) (b) Referrals may be accepted from advanced practice nurses, chiropractors, dentists, optometrists, physical therapists, physicians, physician assistants, podiatrists, psychologists, or other health care professionals.
Section 10. OT 4.03 (2) (c), (d), and (e) are repealed.
Section 11. OT 4.03 (3) (a) is amended to read:
OT 4.03 (3) (a) The occupational therapist directs the evaluation process upon receiving an order or referral from another health care professional. An occupational therapist alone or in collaboration with the occupational therapy assistant shall prepare an occupational therapy evaluation for each individual ordered referred for occupational therapy services. The occupational therapist interprets the information gathered in the evaluation process.
Section 12. OT 4.03 (3) (f) is amended to read:
OT 4.03 (3) (f) Evaluation results shall be communicated to the ordering referring health care professional, if any, and to the appropriate persons in the facility and community.
Section 13. EFFECTIVE DATE. The rules adopted in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Register, pursuant to s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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