Section Occ 407.11 - Licensees' Delegation of Supportive Tasks to Individuals Not Licensed by the Board(a) A licensee shall delegate supportive tasks to an individual not licensed by the board only when: (1) The anticipated outcome of such tasks is predictable;(2) The client and the client's environment are sufficiently stable that judgment, interpretations and adaptations by the unlicensed individual will not be required;(3) The client has previously demonstrated some ability to perform the client's part of the tasks; and(4) The licensee has taught the unlicensed individual the delegated tasks or is satisfied on the basis of a demonstration that the unlicensed individual is competent to perform the tasks.(b) When delegating supportive tasks to an individual not licensed by the board the licensee shall ensure that the unlicensed individual:(1) Is trained and able to demonstrate competence in carrying out the supportive tasks and in using any equipment which may be required;(2) Has been instructed in how to carry out the supportive tasks with the particular client involved; and(3) Knows the precautions, signs and symptoms for that particular client which would indicate the need to seek assistance from the licensee.(c) A licensee delegating supportive tasks to an individual not licensed by the board shall:(1) Directly supervise the unlicensed individual when that individual performs tasks of client care during the treatment of an occupational therapy client; and(2) Indirectly supervise the unlicensed individual at all other times.N.H. Admin. Code § Occ 407.11
#8896, eff 6-7-07; ss by #10902, eff 7-29-15; renumbered by #13417, eff 7/26/2022 (formerly Occ 408.11) (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Occ 400