Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.7139 - Delegation of acts, tasks, or functions to a licensed or unlicensed individual; direct supervision of a licensed or unlicensed individual; requirements
Rule 39.
(1)
Under section 16215(6) of the code, MCL
333.16215, the requirements of
this rule do not apply to a physical therapist who delegates to a physical
therapist assistant if the physical therapist satisfies the requirements for
delegation to a physical therapist assistant under
R 338.7138.
(2) Except as provided under subrule (1) of
this rule, a physical therapist who delegates the performance of selected acts,
tasks, or functions to a licensed or unlicensed individual under section 16215
of the code, MCL
333.16215, shall supervise the
individual under section 16109(2) of the code, MCL
333.16109, in addition to
providing direct supervision of the individual.
(3) A physical therapist who delegates acts,
tasks, or functions under subrule (2) of this rule shall also satisfy all the
following:
(a) Ensure the qualifications of
the individual under the physical therapist's direct supervision, including
verification of the individual's training and education.
(b) Examine and evaluate the patient or
client before delegating acts, tasks, or functions performed by the
individual.
(c) Directly supervise
the individual to whom acts, tasks, or functions are delegated.
(d) Provide predetermined procedures and
protocols for acts, tasks, or functions delegated.
(e) Maintain a record of the names of the
individuals to whom acts, tasks, or functions are delegated.
(f) Monitor the individual's practice and
provision of assigned acts, tasks, or functions.
(g) Meet regularly and in-person with the
individual to whom acts, tasks, or functions have been delegated to evaluate
the individual's performance, review records, and educate the individual on the
acts, tasks, or functions that have been delegated.
(4) A physical therapist shall not supervise
more than 3 individuals under this rule at the same time.
(5) Under section 16171 of the code, MCL
333.16171, the requirements of
subrule (3)(b) of this rule do not apply to a student enrolled in an accredited
physical therapist or physical therapist assistant educational program approved
by the board.
Notes
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