Ala. Admin. Code r. 540-X-28-.05

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 12, September 30, 2024

Section 540-X-28-.05 - Limitations On The Physician Supervision Of Athletic Trainers

(1) A licensed physician may supervise up to fifteen (15) athletic trainers.

(2) Requests to supervise more than fifteen (15) athletic trainers must be submitted to the Advisory Council and approved in writing by the Board of Athletic Trainers and Board of Medical Examiners. When evaluating whether to recommend the approval or denial of a physician's request to supervise more than fifteen (15) athletic trainers, the Advisory Council shall consider certain factors, including, but not limited to:

(a) The supervising physician's availability;

(b) The parties' disciplinary history and any licensure restrictions;

(c) The parties' practice settings;

(d) The parties' educational preparation, experience, and specialty;

(e) Whether the proposed protocol creates an undue risk of harm to patients; and

(f) The complexity and risk of procedures to be performed.

After consideration of the factors listed herein, the Advisory Council may make a non-binding recommendation of approval or denial of a physician's request to supervise more than fifteen (15) athletic trainers.

(3) A supervising physician shall maintain independent medical judgment related to the practice of medicine at all times, irrespective of employment structure or business model.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 540-X-28-.05

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 05, February 28, 2022, eff. 4/14/2022.

Author: Alabama Board of Medical Examiners

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-24-53; 34-40-3.2.