Amending the Chiropractic Practice Act (Act 188 of 1986)
February 28, 2019 11:58 AM to All Senate Members
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Senator David Argall
R Senate District 29
Memo
In the near future I plan on introducing legislation to amend the Chiropractic Practice Act (Act 188 of 1986) to clarify requirements chiropractors must follow when delegating an activity or duty to unlicensed supportive personnel.
Currently, Section 601 of the Act authorizes chiropractors to delegate to unlicensed supportive personnel, provided the activities or duties don’t require the knowledge or skill of a chiropractor and they are performed under direct on-premises supervision. However, the statute doesn’t define the term “direct on-premises supervision” or establish any standards for what activities or duties may be delegated.
My legislation defines “direct on-premises supervision”, prohibits any delegation unless the supportive personnel is qualified to perform the activity and specifically authorizes delegation of adjunctive procedures.
Currently, Section 601 of the Act authorizes chiropractors to delegate to unlicensed supportive personnel, provided the activities or duties don’t require the knowledge or skill of a chiropractor and they are performed under direct on-premises supervision. However, the statute doesn’t define the term “direct on-premises supervision” or establish any standards for what activities or duties may be delegated.
My legislation defines “direct on-premises supervision”, prohibits any delegation unless the supportive personnel is qualified to perform the activity and specifically authorizes delegation of adjunctive procedures.
Legislation
Document - Introduced as SB 592
Last updated on February 28, 2019 12:13 PM
Amending the Chiropractic Practice Act (Act 188 of 1986)
February 28, 2019 11:58 AM to All Senate Members
Circulated By
ARGALL
Memo
In the near future I plan on introducing legislation to amend the Chiropractic Practice Act (Act 188 of 1986) to clarify requirements chiropractors must follow when delegating an activity or duty to unlicensed supportive personnel.
Currently, Section 601 of the Act authorizes chiropractors to delegate to unlicensed supportive personnel, provided the activities or duties don’t require the knowledge or skill of a chiropractor and they are performed under direct on-premises supervision. However, the statute doesn’t define the term “direct on-premises supervision” or establish any standards for what activities or duties may be delegated.
My legislation defines “direct on-premises supervision”, prohibits any delegation unless the supportive personnel is qualified to perform the activity and specifically authorizes delegation of adjunctive procedures.
Currently, Section 601 of the Act authorizes chiropractors to delegate to unlicensed supportive personnel, provided the activities or duties don’t require the knowledge or skill of a chiropractor and they are performed under direct on-premises supervision. However, the statute doesn’t define the term “direct on-premises supervision” or establish any standards for what activities or duties may be delegated.
My legislation defines “direct on-premises supervision”, prohibits any delegation unless the supportive personnel is qualified to perform the activity and specifically authorizes delegation of adjunctive procedures.
Document
Introduced as SB 592
Last Updated
February 28, 2019 12:13 PM
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