HAS 6.14(2)(a)2.2. Servicing hearing instruments including applying lubrication, making tube changes on ear molds, cleaning and repairing cases or ear mold surfaces, checking battery status and returning hearing instruments to clients after servicing.
HAS 6.14(2)(a)3.3. Preparing informal documentation of clients’ responses to treatment or service.
HAS 6.14(2)(a)4.4. Performing biological checks, calibrations and regular maintenance of equipment.
HAS 6.14(2)(a)5.5. Preparing charts and records, scheduling activities and performing assigned clerical duties.
HAS 6.14(2)(b)(b) “Assist in the practice of audiology” does not mean any of the following:
HAS 6.14(2)(b)1.1. Performing diagnostic audiological evaluations.
HAS 6.14(2)(b)2.2. Interpreting screening or test results.
HAS 6.14(2)(b)3.3. Writing evaluation consultation reports.
HAS 6.14(2)(b)4.4. Providing counseling to the client or the client’s family.
HAS 6.14(2)(b)5.5. Signing formal client documents including evaluations and progress notes.
HAS 6.14(2)(b)6.6. Disclosing confidential client information unless authorized by the supervising audiologist.
HAS 6.14(2)(b)7.7. Referring a client to another health care provider.
HAS 6.14(3)(3)“Direct supervision of unlicensed individuals” means:
HAS 6.14(3)(a)(a) For purposes of monitoring unlicensed individuals who assist in the practice of speech-language pathology, providing direct observation and supervision of the clinical services provided by the individual to clients at least 50% of client contact time during the first 90 days of employment and no less than 10% thereafter. Direct supervision shall be scheduled and documented. Documentation of direct supervision shall include all of the following:
HAS 6.14(3)(a)1.1. Identifying specific roles and tasks for the individual.
HAS 6.14(3)(a)2.2. Ensuring that the tasks performed by the individual do not require the exercise of professional judgment or entail interpretation of results or the development or modification of treatment plans.
HAS 6.14(3)(a)3.3. Providing appropriate training that is competency-based and specific to job performance.
HAS 6.14(3)(a)4.4. Maintaining a record of direct supervision provided by the speech-language pathologist over the unlicensed individual who assists in the practice of speech-language pathology.
HAS 6.14(3)(b)(b) For purposes of monitoring unlicensed individuals who assist in the practice of audiology, providing comprehensive, periodic and documented supervision that includes:
HAS 6.14(3)(b)1.1. Identifying specific roles and tasks for the individual.
HAS 6.14(3)(b)2.2. Ensuring that the tasks performed by the individual do not require the exercise of professional judgment or entail interpretation of results or the development or modification of treatment plans.
HAS 6.14(3)(b)3.3. Providing appropriate training that is competency-based and specific to job performance.
HAS 6.14(4)(4)“Full-time equivalent individual” means an unlicensed individual who, alone or in conjunction with other unlicensed individuals, assists in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology for a combined total of 40 hours per week.
HAS 6.14 HistoryHistory: CR 01-043: cr. Register October 2001 No. 550, eff. 11-1-01; CR 03-025: am. (1) (a) 1. and 2., (b) 5. and 7., (2) (a) 2., (3) (a) (intro.), and 4., renum. (1) (a) 2. a. to d. and 3. (intro.) to be (1) (a) 3., 4., 5., 6. and 7., renum. and am. (1) (a) 4. to be (1) (a) 8., cr. (1) (b) 13., 14. and 15. Register January 2004 No. 577, eff. 2-1-04.
HAS 6.15HAS 6.15Direct supervision.
HAS 6.15(1)(1)An unlicensed individual may assist in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology only under the direct supervision of a speech-language pathologist or audiologist, as appropriate.
HAS 6.15(2)(2)For purposes of supervising unlicensed individuals who assist in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology:
HAS 6.15(2)(a)(a) A speech-language pathologist may supervise up to 2 full-time equivalent individuals at any given time.
HAS 6.15(2)(b)(b) Except as provided in par. (c), an audiologist may supervise up to 5 full-time equivalent individuals at any given time.