New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Phy - Governing Board of Physical Therapists
Chapter Phy 400 - CONTINUED STATUS
Part Phy 409 - ROLES OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDES
Section Phy 409.05 - Assignment of Routine Tasks to Physical Therapy Aides
Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Phy 409.05
Current through Register No. 12, March 21, 2024
(a) If assigning tasks to a physical therapy aide, a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall assign only tasks which are routine in the following way:
(1) The tasks support client care but do not
constitute physical therapy because they do not require the skills of a
physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant;
(2) The anticipated outcomes of the tasks are
predictable;
(3) The client and the
client's environment are sufficiently stable that judgment, interpretations and
adaptations by the aide will not be required;
(4) The client has previously demonstrated
the ability to perform the client's part of the tasks, if any; and
(5) The physical therapist or physical
therapist assistant has taught the aide the tasks or is satisfied on the basis
of a demonstration that the aide is competent to perform the tasks.
(b) When assigning such routine tasks to an aide the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall ensure that the aide:
(1) Is trained and able
to demonstrate competence in carrying out the tasks and in using any equipment
which may be required;
(2) Receives
direct personal supervision by a physical therapist or physical therapist
assistant when the aide is performing client care;
(3) Has been instructed in how to carry out
the tasks with the particular client involved; and
(4) Knows the precautions, signs and symptoms
for that particular client which would indicate the need to seek assistance
from the physical therapist.
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