18 Va. Admin. Code § 85-170-120

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 22, June 17, 2024

Section 18VAC85-170-120 - Supervisory responsibilities

A. A genetic counselor shall be responsible for supervision of unlicensed personnel who work under his direction and ultimately responsible and accountable for patient care and outcomes under his clinical supervision.

B. Delegation to unlicensed personnel shall:

1. Not include delegation of the discretionary aspects of the initial assessment, evaluation, or development of recommendations for a patient, or any task requiring a clinical decision or the knowledge, skills, and judgment of a licensed genetic counselor;

2. Only be made if, in the judgment of the genetic counselor, the task or procedures do not require the exercise of professional judgment and can be properly and safely performed by appropriately trained unlicensed personnel, and the delegation does not jeopardize the health or safety of the patient; and

3. Be communicated on a patient-specific basis with clear, specific instructions for performance of activities, potential complications, and expected results.

18 Va. Admin. Code § 85-170-120

Derived From Virginia Register Volume 33, Issue 19, eff. 6/14/2017.

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2957.19 of the Code of Virginia.