Section 4184 - Delegation of Tasks to Aides(a) The primary function of an aide in an occupational therapy setting is to perform routine tasks related to occupational therapy services. Non-client related tasks may be delegated to an aide when the supervising occupational therapy practitioner has determined that the person has been appropriately trained and has supportive documentation for the performance of the services.(b) Client related tasks that may be delegated to an aide include specifically selected routine aspects of an intervention session. In addition to the requirements of Code section 2570.2, subdivisions (a) and (b), the following factors must be present when an occupational therapist delegates a selected aspect of an intervention to an aide: (1) The outcome anticipated for the aspects of the intervention session being delegated is predictable.(2) The situation of the client and the environment is stable and will not require that judgment or adaptations be made by the aide.(3) The client has demonstrated previous performance ability in executing the task.(4) The aide has demonstrated competence in the task, routine and process.(c) The supervising occupational therapist shall not delegate to an aide the following tasks: (1) Performance of occupational therapy evaluative procedures;(2) Initiation, planning, adjustment, or modification of treatment procedures.(3) Acting on behalf of the occupational therapist in any matter related to occupational therapy treatment that requires decision making.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 4184
1. New section filed 10-26-2004; operative 11-25-2004 (Register 2004, No. 44).
2. Repealer of subsection (d) filed 2-13-2013; operative 4-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 7). Note: Authority cited: Sections 2570.13 and 2570.20, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 2570.2, 2570.4 and 2570.13, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 10-26-2004; operative 11-25-2004 (Register 2004, No. 44).
2. Repealer of subsection (d) filed 2-13-2013; operative 4-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 7).