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201 KAR 28:130. Supervision of occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy aides, occupational therapy students, and temporary permit holders


Published: 2015

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      201 KAR 28:130. Supervision of

occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy aides, occupational

therapy students, and temporary permit holders.

 

      RELATES

TO: KRS 319A.010(4), (5), 319A.100

      STATUTORY

AUTHORITY: KRS 319A.070(3)

      NECESSITY,

FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 319A.070(3)(l) authorizes the board to promulgate

administrative regulations to define appropriate supervision for persons who

are delivering occupational therapy services. This administrative regulation

establishes the requirements of that supervision, the documentation required in

supervision, and the process for reviewing the supervision process.

 

      Section

1. Definitions. (1) "Countersign" means the OT/L signs the client’s

documentation after actively reviewing the history of the intervention provided

to the client and confirming that, in light of the entire intervention plan,

the OTA/L’s entry is proper.

      (2)

"Face-to-face supervision" means being physically present in the room

and being able to directly communicate with an individual while observing and

guiding the activities of that individual, including:

      (a)

A review of the occupational therapy services being provided to a client that

might affect the therapeutic outcomes and the revision of the plan of care for

each client; and

      (b)

An interactive process between the supervisor and the individual under

supervision involving direct observation, cotreatment, dialogue, teaching, and

instruction in a face-to-face setting.

      (3)

"Supervisor" means the OT/L who is providing supervision.

 

      Section

2. General Policy Statement for Supervision. (1) The OT/L shall have the

ultimate responsibility for occupational therapy outcomes. Supervision shall be

a shared responsibility.

      (2)

The supervising OT/L shall have a legal and ethical responsibility to provide

supervision and the supervisee shall have a legal and ethical responsibility to

obtain supervision.

      (3)

Supervision by the OT/L of the supervisee's provision of occupational therapy

services shall always be required, even when the supervisee is experienced and

skilled in a particular practice area.

 

      Section

3. Supervision of Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants. (1) An OTA/L shall

assist in the practice of occupational therapy only under the supervision of an

OT/L.

      (2)

The supervisor shall provide no less than four (4) hours per month of general

supervision for each occupational therapy assistant which shall include no less

than two (2) hours per month of face-to-face supervision.

      (3)

The amount of supervision time shall be prorated for a part-time OTA/L.

      (4)

The supervisor or the OTA/L may institute additional supervision based on the

competence and experience of the OTA/L.

      (5)

The supervisor shall assign and the OTA/L shall accept only those duties and

responsibilities for which the OTA/L has been specifically trained and which

the OTA/L is qualified to perform.

      (6)

Specific responsibilities for supervising OT/Ls and OTA/Ls.

      (a)

Assessment and reassessment.

      1.

Client evaluation is the responsibility of the OT/L.

      2.

The OTA/L may contribute to the evaluation process by gathering data,

administering structured tests, and reporting observations.

      3.

The OTA/L may not evaluate independently or initiate therapy prior to the

OT/L's evaluation.

      (b)

Intervention planning.

      1.

The OT/L shall take primary responsibility for the intervention planning.

      2.

The OTA/L may contribute to the intervention planning as directed by the OT/L.

      (c)

Intervention.

      1.

The OT/L shall be responsible for the outcome and delivery of the occupational

therapy intervention.

      2.

The OT/L shall be responsible for assigning appropriate therapeutic

interventions to the OTA/L.

      (d)

Discontinuation of intervention.

      1.

The OT/L shall be responsible for the discontinuation of occupational therapy

services.

      2.

The OTA/L may contribute to the discontinuation of intervention as directed by

the OT/L.

      (7)

Documentation requirements.

      (a)

Notations recorded by an OTA/L to an initial evaluation, plan of care, or

discharge summary, that are documented in a client’s permanent record, shall be

countersigned by the supervisor within fourteen (14) calendar days of the

notation.

      (b)

The supervising OT/L and individuals under supervision shall each maintain a

log which shall document:

      1.

The frequency of the supervision provided;

      2.

The observation, dialogue and discussion, and instructional techniques

employed;

      3.

The type of supervision provided, either general or face-to-face;

      4

The dates on which the supervision occurred; and

      5.

The number of hours worked by the OTA/L each month.

      (c)

It shall be the responsibility of the supervising OT/L to maintain a list of

any OTA/L that he or she has supervised with the OTA/L’s name and license

number.

      (d)

It shall be the responsibility of the OTA/L under supervision to maintain a list

of his or her supervising OT/L with that individual’s name and license number.

      (8)

A supervising OT/L shall not have more than the equivalent of three (3) full

time OTA/Ls under supervision at any one (1) time.

      (9)(a)

In extenuating circumstances, when the OTA/L is without supervision, the OTA/L

may continue carrying out established programs for up to thirty (30) calendar

days under agency supervision while appropriate occupational therapy

supervision is sought.

      (b)

It shall be the responsibility of the OTA/L to notify the board of these

circumstances and to submit, in writing, a plan for resolution of the

situation.

      (10)

A supervisor shall be responsible for ensuring the safe and effective delivery

of OT services and for fostering the professional competence and development of

the OTA/Ls under his or her supervision.

 

      Section

4. Supervision of Occupational Therapy Aides. (1) An occupational therapy aide

shall provide supportive services only with face-to-face supervision from an

OT/L or OTA/L.

      (2)

The supervising OT/L or OTA/L shall be in direct verbal and visual contact with

the occupational therapy aide, at all times, for all therapy-related

activities.

 

      Section

5. Occupational Therapy Students. (1) A person practicing occupational therapy

and performing occupational therapy services under KRS 319A.090(1)(c) shall be

enrolled in an ACOTE accredited occupational therapy or occupational therapy

assistant educational program or its equivalent.

      (2)

When an occupational therapy student is participating in supervised fieldwork

education experiences, the student may, at the discretion of the supervising

OT/L or OTA/L, be assigned duties or functions commensurate with his or her

education and training.

      (3)

A supervisor shall be responsible for ensuring the safe and effective delivery

of OT services and for fostering the professional competence and development of

the students under his or her supervision.

 

      Section

6. Temporary Permits. (1) A temporary permit holder shall be:

      (a)

Supervised by an OT/L; and

      (b)

The OT/L shall be responsible for all occupational therapy outcomes.

      (2)

The supervising OT/L shall be available at all times to provide supervision.

      (3)

Face-to-face supervision shall be provided for at least thirty (30) minutes

daily. The face-to-face supervision shall not occur through electronic means.

      (4)

The temporary permit holder who is applying for a license as an OT/L may

perform all of the functions of the OT/L, with the exception of supervision.

      (5)

A temporary permit holder who is applying for a license as a OTA/L may perform

all of the functions of a OTA/L, with the exception of supervision.

 

      Section

7. Audit of Supervision Activities. (1) The board shall perform a random audit

of supervision logs for up to ten (10) percent of all licensees.

      (2)

The licensee who is audited shall be required to furnish documentation of the

completed supervision log required by Section 3(7) of this administrative

regulation.

      (3)

The licensee who is audited by the board shall respond to the audit within

sixty (60) days of the date of the request.

      (4)

A licensee who fails to comply with the supervision requirements of this

administrative regulation shall be subject to disciplinary action that may

include suspension or revocation of the person’s license. (13 Ky.R. 1189; eff.

1-13-87; Am. 20 Ky.R. 1060; 1856; eff. 2-10-94; 30 Ky.R. 640; 852; eff.

10-15-2003; 2173; eff. 6-16-04; 37 Ky.R. 1006; Am. 1422; eff. 12-15-2010; 41

Ky.R. 1430; eff. 5-1-2015.)