Section R156-1-102a - Global Definitions of Levels of Supervision(1) In accordance with Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a), except as otherwise provided by statute or rule, this section's global definitions of levels of supervision shall apply to supervision terminology used in Title 58, Occupations and Professions, and this Title R156, and shall be referenced and used to the extent practicable in those statutes and rules to promote uniformity and consistency.(2) Except as otherwise provided by statute or rule, unlicensed personnel allowed to practice a regulated occupation or profession shall practice under an appropriate level of supervision as defined in this section, as specified by the licensing act or licensing act rule governing that occupation or profession.(3) Except as otherwise provided by statute or rule, a license classification required to practice under supervision shall practice under an appropriate level of supervision defined in this section, as specified by the licensing act or licensing act rule governing that occupation or profession.(4) Levels of supervision are defined as follows:(a) "Direct supervision" and "immediate supervision" mean the supervising licensee is present and available for face-to-face communication with the person being supervised when and where occupational or professional services are being provided.(b) "Indirect supervision" means the supervising licensee: (i) has given either written or verbal 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 period of time; and(iv) personal contact is routine.(5) "Supervising licensee" means a licensee who 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 in accordance with this chapter.Utah Admin. Code R156-1-102a
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-07, effective 3/25/2021