HB4111 H GO AM 1-26
C. Roskovensky 3338

The Committee on Government Organization moves to amend the bill on page 2, line 5, after the word "authorized" by striking the period and inserting in lieu thereof a comma and the words, "with the following amendments:
On page 12, after the words, 'are dependent upon the', by inserting a colon;
On page 12, by striking subdivisions 12.5.b. and 12.5.c. their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
'12.5.b. A licensed supervising occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant must maintain direct continuous supervision over aides.
12.5.c. A licensed supervising occupational therapist must maintain direct continuous supervision over occupational therapy students. As the occupational therapy student demonstrates competency in performance, supervision can progress to direct close supervision at the discretion of the supervising occupational therapist;'; and
On page 12, by inserting 2 new subdivisions designated 12.5.d. and 12.5.e to read as follows:
'12.5.d. A licensed supervising occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant must maintain direct continuous supervision over occupational therapy assistant students. As the occupational therapy assistant student demonstrates competency in performance, supervision can progress to direct close supervision at the discretion of the supervising occupational therapist / occupational therapy assistant;
12.5.e. Direct supervision is demonstrated through co- signatures on all paperwork or electronic notes pertaining to the practice of occupational therapy for the person requiring direct supervision. All paperwork or electronic notes pertaining to the practice of occupational therapy must be signed and dated, electronically or otherwise, by the supervising licensed occupational therapist.'"