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(1) the physical therapist and any physical therapist assistant meet the requirements of 7 AAC 12.690; and

(2) in fulfilling supervisory duties required under 7 AAC 12.690, the physical therapist makes supervisory visits to the client’s residence at least every two weeks to

(A) evaluate the effectiveness of the services furnished by any physical therapy assistant; and

(B) document the client’s condition in the clinical record. (Eff. 5/24/2007, Register 182) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.32.010 AS 47.32.030 7 AAC 12.335. Social work services. (a) A full-service hospice agency shall provide social work services required by 7 AAC 12.316(a)(3)

(1) under the direction of a physician or advanced practice registered nurse; and

(2) by a social worker who

(A) has a master’s degree from a social work curriculum accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; and

(B) is licensed as a clinical social worker or a master social worker under AS 08.95. (b) The social worker must be available to the extent necessary to meet the needs of clients and their families for care that is reasonable and necessary for palliative care and management of terminal illness and related conditions. (c) In addition to performing the duties set out in 7 AAC 12.700(a)(1) - (6), the social worker shall provide ongoing psychosocial assessment of the family’s capacity to cope with the client’s terminal condition. (Eff. 5/24/2007, Register 182; am 5/14/2021, Register 238) Statutory Authority: