Utah Admin. Code 156-1-102a

Current through Bulletin 2024-12, June 15, 2024

Section R156-1-102a - Global Definitions of Levels of Supervision

(1) Under Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a), except as otherwise provided by statute or rule, the following global definitions of levels of supervision apply to supervision terminology in Title 58, Occupations and Professions and Title R156, and shall be referenced and used to the extent practicable in those statutes and rules to promote uniformity and consistency:

(a) "Direct supervision" and "immediate supervision" means the supervising licensee is present and available for face-to-face communication with the person being supervised when and where professional services are being provided;

(b) "Indirect supervision" means the supervising licensee:

(i) has given either written or oral instructions to the person being supervised;

(ii) is present in the facility or located on the same premises where the person being supervised is providing services; and

(iii) is available to provide immediate face-to-face communication with the person being supervised as necessary.

(c) "General supervision" means that the supervising licensee:

(i) has authorized the work to be performed by the person being supervised;

(ii) is available for consultation with the person being supervised by personal face-to-face contact, or direct voice contact by electronic or other means, without regard to whether the supervising licensee is present in the facility or located on the same premises where the person being supervised is providing services;

(iii) can provide any necessary consultation within a reasonable time; and

(iv) personal contact is routine.

(d) "Supervising licensee" means a licensee who under statute or rule has satisfied the requirements to act as a supervisor and has agreed to supervise an unlicensed individual or a licensee in a classification or licensure status that requires supervision.

(2) Except as otherwise provided by statute or rule:

(a) unlicensed personnel allowed to practice a regulated profession shall practice under an appropriate level of supervision as defined in this section, as specified by the profession's licensing act or rule; and

(b) a license classification required to practice under supervision shall practice under an appropriate level of supervision as defined in this section, as specified by the profession's licensing act or rule.

Utah Admin. Code R156-1-102a

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-07, effective 3/25/2021

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-09, effective 4/23/2024