11/19/2012 4:06 pm
Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations 		VA.R. Document Number: R____-______
Virginia Register Publication Information

Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
Initial Agency Notice
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Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: Board of Physical Therapy
Regulatory Coordinator: Lisa R. Hahn

(804)367-4674

ptboard@dhp.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Elaine J. Yeatts

Agency Regulatory Coordinator

(804)367-4688

elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov
Contact Address: Department of Health Professions

9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300

Richmond, VA 23233
Chapter Affected:
18 vac 112 - 20: Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy
Statutory Authority: State: Sections 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3473 through 54.1-3483

Federal:
Date Petition Received 06/05/2012
Petitioner Pamela A. Plasberg
 Petitioner's Request
Change the requirement for reevaluation of the patient from: Not less than one of 12 visits made to the patient during a 30-day period or not less than once every 30 days (current regulation) to:  Not less than every 12 visits made to the patient during a 3-month period or not less than every 3 months.
 Agency Plan
The Board will request public comment on the petitioner\'s request until July 31st and will consider the petition at its meeting scheduled for August 17, 2012.
Publication Date 07/02/2012  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 07/31/2012
 Agency Decision
Take no action
Agency Response Date 11/19/2012
 Agency Decision Text
Following consideration of the comment and a discussion of the petition request to amend regulations, the Board decided it would not make any changes to the regulatory language regarding reevaluations of patients by physical therapists.  While the members were appreciative of the scenario presented, they believe that involvement in patient care by the therapist should minimally remain at 30-day intervals for the protection of public health and safety.