Section Phy 409.05 - Assignment of Routine Tasks to Physical Therapy Aides(a) If assigning tasks to a physical therapy aide, a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall assign only tasks which are routine in the following way: (1) The tasks support client care but do not constitute physical therapy because they do not require the skills of a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant;(2) The anticipated outcomes of the tasks are predictable;(3) The client and the client's environment are sufficiently stable that judgment, interpretations and adaptations by the aide will not be required;(4) The client has previously demonstrated the ability to perform the client's part of the tasks, if any; and(5) The physical therapist or physical therapist assistant has taught the aide the tasks or is satisfied on the basis of a demonstration that the aide is competent to perform the tasks.(b) When assigning such routine tasks to an aide the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall ensure that the aide: (1) Is trained and able to demonstrate competence in carrying out the tasks and in using any equipment which may be required;(2) Receives direct personal supervision by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant when the aide is performing client care;(3) Has been instructed in how to carry out the tasks with the particular client involved; and(4) Knows the precautions, signs and symptoms for that particular client which would indicate the need to seek assistance from the physical therapist.N.H. Admin. Code § Phy 409.05
Derived From Volume XXXVII Number 6, Filed February 9, 2017, Proposed by #12088, Effective 1/20/2017, Expires 1/20/2027.