Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.7139

Current through Vol. 24-22, December 15, 2024

Section 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.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.7139

2010 AACS; 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2022 AACS; 2023 MR 9, Eff. 5/1/2023