CHAPTER 7: RECORD KEEPING
The following guidelines are set by the RHPA/MTA (Regulated Health Professions Act/Massage Therapy Association, 1991, Ontario Regulation 544/94). It is recommended that the practice of EquineMassage Therapy follow the same guidelines as defined by the practice of humanmassage therapy and/or veterinary practitioners.
RECORD KEEPING (IFREMT requirements based on RHPA/MTA: Part lll, S. 7-23)
1. Financial Records (must be kept for each client)
All financial records must contain the following: • Massage treatment given • Fee charged/received • Receipt record • Date of treatment • Client name, horse’s name • Who rendered the service
2. Client Health Records (must be kept for each horse)
All horse health records must contain the following: • Client name & contact information • Horse's name (registered and stable name) • Description, age, sex, colour, tattoos, brands, distinguishing marks • Location of where horse is stabled • 2 nd contact name & information • Name, address, and phone number of the client's veterinarian • Any reports received with respect to x-rays, tests, examination, consultations by any other health care professional • Appropriate medical/massage case history information • Assessment/examination findings • Date, time and duration of each treatment • Particulars of any/all advice given by the REMT • Particulars of any referral out to another caregiver (i.e. Farrier, chiropractor) • Particulars of every fee charged (massage treatment, hydrotherapy, any product sold) • A copy of every written consent (informed consent) • A record of every refusal of treatment or procedure and signature of the client confirming the refusal
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