24 Del. Admin. Code § 2600-6.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 2600-6.0 - Support Personnel (24 Del.C. Section 2606(a))

6.1 Treatments which may be performed by support personnel under direct supervision are:

6.1.1 ambulation

6.1.2 functional activities

6.1.3 transfers

6.1.4 routine follow-up of specific exercises

6.1.5 hot or cold packs

6.1.6 whirlpool/Hubbard tank

6.1.7 contrast bath

6.1.8 infrared

6.1.9 paraffin bath

6.1.10 ultra sound

6.2 Exceptions - A support person may perform:

6.2.1 patient related activities that do not involve treatment, including transporting patients, undressing and dressing patients, and applying assistive and supportive devices without direct supervision, and

6.2.2 set up and preparation of patients requiring treatment using modalities.

6.3 Prohibited Activities - support personnel may not perform:

6.3.1 evaluation, or

6.3.2 treatments other than those listed in subsection 6.1.

6.4 Home health aides: A Physical Therapist may develop a physical therapy home health plan of care and a home health aide plan of care relating to physical therapy; however, the home health care aide or certified nurse's aide must be under the supervision of the nurse employed by the home health agency.

24 Del. Admin. Code § 2600-6.0

18 DE Reg. 469 (12/1/2014)
20 DE Reg. 913 (5/1/2017)
21 DE Reg. 812 (4/1/2018) (Final)