Section 172-114-005 - REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSULTING WITH OR SUPERVISING AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTAn occupational therapy assistant may assist in the practice of occupational therapy under the supervision of or in consultation with an occupational therapist.
005.01STANDARDS. An occupational therapist that is supervising or consulting with an occupational therapy assistant must meet the following standards:(A) Evaluate each patient prior to treatment by the occupational therapy assistant;(B) Develop a treatment plan outlining which elements have been delegated to the occupational therapy assistant;(C) Monitor the patient's progress;(D) Approve any change in the occupational therapy treatment plan;(E) Ensure that the occupational therapy assistant is assigned only to duties and responsibilities for which he or she has been specifically trained and is qualified to perform;(F) Review all documentation written by the occupational therapy assistant;(G) Interpret the results of tests which are administered by the occupational therapy assistant; and(H) Evaluate the treatment plan and determine termination of treatment.005.02REQUIREMENTS. An occupational therapist supervising an occupational therapy assistant must meet the following requirements:(A) A minimum of 4 hours per month of on-site supervision if an occupational therapy assistant has more than 1 year satisfactory work experience as an occupational therapy assistant; or(B) A minimum of 8 hours per month of on-site supervision if an occupational therapy assistant has less than 1 year satisfactory work experience as an occupational therapy assistant.172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 114, § 005
Amended effective 6/20/2020