1. (a) A licensee shall delegate supportive tasks to an unlicensed individual only when:

   1. (1) The anticipated outcome of such tasks is predictable;
   2. (2) The client and the client's environment are sufficiently stable that judgment, interpretations, and adaptations by the unlicensed individual will not be required;
   3. (3) The client has previously demonstrated some ability to perform the client's part of the tasks; and
   4. (4) The licensee has taught the unlicensed individual the delegated tasks or is satisfied on the basis of a demonstration that the unlicensed individual is competent to perform the tasks.

2. (b) When delegating supportive tasks to an unlicensed individual the licensee shall ensure that the unlicensed individual:

   1. (1) Is trained and able to demonstrate competence in carrying out the supportive tasks and in using any equipment which might be required;
   2. (2) Has been instructed in how to carry out the supportive tasks with the particular client involved; and
   3. (3) Knows the precautions, signs, and symptoms for that particular client which would indicate the need to seek assistance from the licensee.

3. (c) A licensee delegating supportive tasks to an unlicensed shall:

   1. (1) Directly supervise the unlicensed individual when that individual performs tasks of client care during the treatment of an occupational therapy client; and
   2. (2) Indirectly supervise the unlicensed individual at all other times.

Source. #8896, eff 6-7-07; ss by #10902, eff 7-29-15; renumbered by #13417 (formerly Occ 408.11); ss by #14478, eff 3-13-26, EXPIRES: 3-13-36 (formerly Occ 407.11)