Basic instructions. 1.)If asked to put in a consult during daytime hours/weekday(9-5). RN to direct you to place a PT consult. Order under typical order: Consult PT for training(PT4)
2.)PT not available(night or weekend times), we are to initiate an outpatient PT order. These patients will be placed in a call list and set up for outpatient PT evaluation. Order under discharge order: Service to Physical Therapy(9032)
3.)PT evaluated the patient in the ED and recommends outpatient care/followup. Order under smart set: Home care services(1573)