Section 4. MPSW 2.01 (18) is amended to read:
(18) “Supervision" means supervision of the professional practice of social work in the applied skills of the profession. Supervision may be performed face-to-face whether in person or remotely by means of audio, telephone, video, or data communications.
Section 5. MPSW 10.01 (2) and (6) are amended to read:
(2) “Face-to-face” means in person or real time video conferencing where all parties can communicate by simultaneous two-way video and audio transmissions means of audio, telephone, video, or data communications.
(6) “Supervision" is a means of transmitting the skills, knowledge, and attitudes of a particular profession to the next generation of that profession. The supervisory relationship is evaluative, extends over time, and enhances the professional functioning of the developing professional. The supervisor shall monitor the quality of services offered by the supervisee with the purpose of enhancing the quality of skills and services provided by the counselor-in-training. Furthermore, the supervisor shall monitor and provide clinical oversight of the professional services rendered by the counselor-in-training to ensure ethical delivery of services and protection of public health and welfare. Supervision may be performed face-to-face whether in person or remotely by means of audio, telephone, video, or data communications.
Section 6. MPSW 15.01 (1m) is created to read:
(1m) “Face-to-face” means in person or real time video conferencing where all parties can communicate by simultaneous means of audio, telephone, video, or data communications.
Section 7. MPSW 15.01 (3) is amended to read:
(3) “Supervision" means supervision of the professional practice of marriage and family therapy in the applied skills of the profession. Supervision may be performed face-to-face whether in person or remotely by means of audio, telephone, video, or data communications.
Section 8. MPSW 20.02 (12) is amended to read:
(12) Failing to obtain the informed consent of the client or client's authorized representative prior to providing treatment. Informed consent shall be obtained whether the services are rendered in person or via telehealth.
Section 9. MPSW 20.03 is created to read:
MPSW 20.03 Telehealth. The standards of practice and professional conduct under this chapter apply to a licensee regardless of whether health care service is provided in person or by telehealth.
Section 10. Effective date. The rules adopted in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Register, pursuant to s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats. (END OF TEXT OF RULE)
