Section 325.21408. Patient activities and rehabilitation.  


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  • (1) Recreational and social activity shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to meet the needs and interests of a patient and shall be consistent with the patient's  age,  maturity,  and  physical condition.

    (2)   An individual shall be designated as being in charge of patient recreation and activities and shall be  responsible  for  supervising  and directing these activities.

    (3)    A bed patient shall be taken out of bed at least twice daily, unless there are written physician orders to the contrary.

    (4)   The physician and the administrator are responsible for making necessary arrangements to obtain physical therapy, occupational therapy, and such other special forms of therapy as may be required in the care  of a patient.

History: 1981 AACS.