Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Section 29-2-2 - Definitions2.1. Credentialing: Mechanism for formal recognition. May take different forms such as recognition, registrationor certification.2.2. Direct supervision: Direct supervision means the actual physical presence of a supervising licensed speech-language pathologist or supervising licensed audiologist in the room where treatment is provided by an assistant.2.3. Indirect supervision: Indirect supervision means initial direction and periodic inspection of the activities of an assistant by the supervising licensed speech-language pathologist or supervising licensed audiologist, who is physically present in the building where treatment is provided and is quickly and easily available.2.4. Plan of care: (treatment plan). This terminology is meant to include, but not be limited to, the "Plan of Care," "Individualized Education Program (IEP) or "Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)," and other titles that outline the care of the patient/client.2.5. Telepractice: The application of telecommunication technology to deliver speech-language pathology or audiology services through real time interaction from one site to another for assessment, intervention or consultation in a manner sufficient to ensure patient confidentiality.2.6. Facilitator: An individual at the client site who facilitates the telepractice service delivery at the direction of the speech-language pathologist or audiologist. 2.7 Medically fragile patient/client: A medically fragile patient/client means a patient/client who has any condition that interferes with the airway, breathing, and/or circulatory system.2.8. Supervisor: A speech pathologist or audiologist licensed by the state who has been practicing for at least 2 years following licensure and who assumes legal responsibility for services provided by an assistant.2.9. Support personnel: Support personnel in speech-language pathology and Audiology are people who, following academic and/or on-the-job training, perform tasks as prescribed, directed, and supervised by licensed speech-language pathologists and audiologists. There are different levels of support personnel based on training and scope of responsibilities.