Section R. 338.1229a - Delegation of tasks to an unlicensed individual; direct supervision of an unlicensed individual; requirementsRule 29a.
(1) An occupational therapist who delegates the performance of selected tasks to an unlicensed individual as allowed under section 16215 of the code, MCL 333.16215, shall supervise the unlicensed individual consistent with section 16109(2) of the code, MCL 333.16109, and satisfy the requirements of this rule. As used in this rule, "unlicensed individual" means an individual who does not hold an occupational therapist license, an occupational therapy assistant license, or another health professional license and who may be able to perform the tasks identified in this rule.(2) An occupational therapist who delegates tasks to an unlicensed individual shall provide direct supervision of the unlicensed individual.(3) An occupational therapist who delegates tasks under subrule (2) of this rule shall also comply with all of the following:(a) Before delegating a task, the occupational therapist shall evaluate the qualifications of the unlicensed individual under the occupational therapist's direct supervision, including verification of the unlicensed individual's training and education.(b) Examine and evaluate the patient or client before delegating tasks to be performed by an unlicensed individual.(c) Provide predetermined procedures and protocols for tasks that are delegated.(d) Maintain a record of the unlicensed individuals to whom tasks have been delegated, under section 16213 of the code, MCL 333.16213.(e) Monitor an unlicensed individual's practice of assigned tasks.(4) An occupational therapist shall not supervise more than 3 unlicensed individuals who are providing services to patients or clients at the same time.(5) An occupational therapist shall not delegate any of the to an unlicensed individual: (a) An occupational therapy intervention.(6) Under section 16171 of the code, MCL 333.16171, the requirements of subrules (2), (3)(b), and (5) of this rule do not apply to a student enrolled in an ACOTE accredited or WFOT approved occupational therapist educational program or an ACOTE accredited occupational therapy assistant educational program approved by the board.Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.1229a
2014 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. 4/26/2023