Section 250.870  Nursing Care

a)         Facilities providing basic rehabilitation (restorative) care shall include rehabilitation concepts in their orientation program.  Basic restorative care shall be evidenced in the patient care plan.  (Refer to Subpart I.)

b)        

1)         Facilities providing physical rehabilitation services shall have available a person who by education or training may provide consulting services in rehabilitation nursing.

2)         The consultant shall meet on a regular basis with representatives of the nursing staff and document staff participation.

c)        

1)         Facilities providing comprehensive physical rehabilitation services shall have clinical specialists available on the staff.

2)         It is recommended that all nursing staff receive adequate training in rehabilitation nursing through initial orientation training, on-going in-service education and by attending accredited workshops, seminars and training programs.

3)         Patient care plans should include appropriate inputs from other allied health professionals.

(Source:  Amended at 5 Ill. Reg. 507, effective December 29, 1980)