N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44E-3.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:44E-3.7 - Use of testing assistant

(a) When using an assistant or other person, whether or not licensed in a health care profession, to provide technical assistance in performance of an electrodiagnostic test or special examination, a chiropractic physician shall:

1. Ascertain the assistant's competence;

2. Review the appropriateness and quality of services provided by the assistant;

3. Remain in the room during the performance of the test;

4. Make all professional decisions with respect to the testing;

5. Directly supervise the testing at all times;

6. Not be involved in the concurrent testing or supervision of testing of another patient; and

7. Assure that the tasks performed by the assistant are fully documented in the patient record, along with the person's full name legibly printed.

(b) If any fee, other than a regular salary paid to an employee, has been or shall be paid by the chiropractic physician to an assistant or other person, directly or indirectly, a full record of such fee and the basis therefor shall be prepared and maintained for seven years, and shall be subject to inspection by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the Attorney General, or by the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44E-3.7