Section 4734-8-02 - Unlicensed supportive personnel(A) A chiropractic physician is responsible for the care of his or her patients. Such responsibility includes ensuring that all unlicensed supportive personnel are competent and properly qualified by education, training, and/or experience to perform their assigned duties.(B) A chiropractic physician may delegate certain professional responsibilities to unlicensed supportive personnel who are qualified by education, training, and/or experience to perform such duties.(C) Unlicensed supportive personnel means an individual or individuals who are on the job trained by a chiropractic physician and who participate in chiropractic patient care delivery. Unlicensed supportive personnel do not hold professional licensure and work under the direction of a chiropractic physician utilizing their education, training, and/or experience to perform designated tasks and duties related to the practice of chiropractic. This does not include any activity that would require performance, clinical interpretation and/or treatment by a licensed professional.(D) A licensed chiropractic physician must properly supervise all unlicensed supportive personnel to whom responsibilities are delegated. Properly supervise within the meaning of this rule is defined as on-site initial and ongoing direction, procedural guidance, observation, and evaluation by a licensed chiropractic physician.(E) Professional responsibilities shall only be delegated by the order of a licensed chiropractic physician. Professional responsibilities within the meaning of this rule include:(1) Taking measurements for height, weight, blood pressure, respiration, pulse, and temperature;(2) Recording observable signs and symptoms;(3) Collecting bodily fluids for diagnostic purposes;(4) Applying hot and/or cold packs;(5) Applying mechanical traction;(6) Applying electrical stimulation;(7) Applying vasopneumatic devices;(9) Applying therapeutic ultrasound;(10) Instruction and supervision of therapeutic exercises;(11) Instruction and supervision of therapeutic procedures and activities;(12) Instruction and supervision of neuromuscular reeducation;(13) Low level laser therapy up to and including class IV lasers;(14) Assist patients to safely perform activities related to the development of strength and endurance;(15) Other services or procedures as deemed appropriate by the board.(F) A chiropractic physician shall not delegate duties to unlicensed supportive personnel in a negligent manner.Ohio Admin. Code 4734-8-02
Effective: 1/1/2019
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 9/24/2018 and 01/01/2024
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4734.10
Rule Amplifies: 4734.31
Prior Effective Dates: 08/01/2007, 06/01/2013