co-signature qualifications
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co-signature qualifications
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As is customary I have reposted my question(s) along with the answers
received....
During an AOPA conference last fall, it was noted that co-signatures were
required
> if, for example, a CP fit a patient with an orthosis. An Orthotist,
> therefore, would need to co-sign.
Joan, you bring up an interesting question that maybe those working on the
Negotiated Rulemaking Process can answer.
What would qualify a CP (prosthetist) to be able to fit a fit an orthosis
that would need a co-signature?
Would the CP (prosthetist) need to have had any formal training in orthotics
or could they receive this training OJT from an orthotist? Would training as
a orthotic technician quality them to fit an orthosis with a co-signature?
These same questions apply to a orthotist fitting a prosthesis to an amputee.
Looking forward to hearing from those involved in the qualified provider
process and I will post responses to this list.
Al Pike, CP
Answers received:
>>> no regulations govern the facilities, so they in essence could be fit by
the O&P receptionist- in 44 states >>>>
received....
During an AOPA conference last fall, it was noted that co-signatures were
required
> if, for example, a CP fit a patient with an orthosis. An Orthotist,
> therefore, would need to co-sign.
Joan, you bring up an interesting question that maybe those working on the
Negotiated Rulemaking Process can answer.
What would qualify a CP (prosthetist) to be able to fit a fit an orthosis
that would need a co-signature?
Would the CP (prosthetist) need to have had any formal training in orthotics
or could they receive this training OJT from an orthotist? Would training as
a orthotic technician quality them to fit an orthosis with a co-signature?
These same questions apply to a orthotist fitting a prosthesis to an amputee.
Looking forward to hearing from those involved in the qualified provider
process and I will post responses to this list.
Al Pike, CP
Answers received:
>>> no regulations govern the facilities, so they in essence could be fit by
the O&P receptionist- in 44 states >>>>
Citation
“co-signature qualifications,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 5, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/220578.
