State Law
Arizona
means that a licensed dentist is present in the office and available to provide treatment or care to a patient and observe a dental therapist’s work Arizona Laws 32-1276
means that a licensed veterinarian is physically present at the location where animal health care is being performed Arizona Laws 32-2201
means that a physician is within the same room or office suite as the unlicensed person in order to be available for consultation regarding those tasks the unlicensed person performs pursuant to section 32-1859 Arizona Laws 32-1800
means that a physician who is licensed pursuant to this chapter or chapter 13, 17 or 29 of this title:

(a) Is physically present and within sight or sound of the person supervised and is available for consultation regarding procedures that the physician has authorized and for which the physician remains responsible Arizona Laws 32-1501
means that a physician, physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 25 of this title or nurse practitioner certified pursuant to chapter 15 of this title is within the same room or office suite as the medical assistant in order to be available for consultation regarding those tasks the medical assistant performs pursuant to section 32-1456 Arizona Laws 32-1401
means that the supervising athletic trainer is present in the facility or on the campus where athletic training students are performing services, is immediately available to assist the person being supervised in the services being performed and maintains continued involvement in appropriate aspects of the services being performed Arizona Laws 32-4101
means the provision of direction and control through inspection and evaluation of work by consultation or instruction as needed, provided that at least one licensed dispensing optician works at each optical establishment on a full-time basis Arizona Laws 32-1671
means the use of a pesticide under the instructions, control and responsibility of a certified applicator who is available if needed for consultation or assistance even though the certified applicator is not physically present at the time and place the pesticide is used Arizona Laws 3-3601
California
means supervision of dental procedures based on instructions given by a licensed dentist, who must be physically present in the treatment facility during the performance of those procedures California Business and Professions Code 1741
Delaware
means that the licensed polysomnographer providing supervision must be present in the area where the polysomnographic procedure is being performed and immediately available to furnish assistance and direction throughout the performance of the procedure Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 1799U
shall mean oversight on the premises of a nursing home Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 5202
shall mean that degree of supervision by a person overseeing the work of another whereby the supervisor has both control over and detailed professional knowledge of the work prepared under the person’s supervision Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 302
Florida
means practicing under the direction of a licensed, registered, or certified respiratory therapist who is physically on the premises and readily available, as defined by the board Florida Statutes 468.352
means responsible supervision and control by a licensed speech-language pathologist who shall assume legal liability for the services rendered by any certified speech-language pathology assistant under the licensee’s supervision, or responsible supervision and control by a licensed audiologist who shall assume legal liability for the services rendered by any certified audiology assistant under the licensee’s supervision Florida Statutes 468.1125
means responsible supervision and control, with the licensed chiropractic physician assuming legal liability for the services rendered by a registered chiropractic assistant or a chiropractic student enrolled in a community-based intern program Florida Statutes 460.403
means supervision and control by a licensed practitioner who assumes legal liability for the services rendered by the basic X-ray machine operator or basic X-ray machine operator-podiatric medicine, which supervision requires the physical presence of the licensed practitioner for consultation and direction of the actions of the basic X-ray machine operator or basic X-ray machine operator-podiatric medicine Florida Statutes 468.301
means supervision by a licensed:

(a) Funeral director who provides initial direction and periodic inspection of the arrangements and who is physically present or on the premises of the funeral establishment at all times when the tasks, functions, and duties relating to funeral directing are performed; or
(b) Embalmer who provides initial direction and instruction regarding the preservation of a dead human body in its entirety or in part and who is physically present or on the premises of the funeral establishment or embalming facility at all times when the tasks, functions, and duties relating to embalming are performed Florida Statutes 497.005
means supervision by a physical therapist who is licensed pursuant to this chapter Florida Statutes 486.021
means supervision to an extent that the licensee remains on the premises while all procedures are being done and gives final approval to any procedures performed by an employee Florida Statutes 463.002
means supervision where the licensee remains on the premises while all work is being done and gives final approval to any work performed by an employee Florida Statutes 484.002
means supervision whereby a dentist diagnoses the condition to be treated, a dentist authorizes the procedure to be performed, a dentist remains on the premises while the procedures are performed, and a dentist approves the work performed before dismissal of the patient Florida Statutes 466.003
means supervision whereby a podiatric physician orders the X ray, remains on the premises while the X ray is being performed and exposed, and approves the work performed before dismissal of the patient Florida Statutes 461.003
means the degree of supervision required of a supervisory appraiser overseeing the work of a registered trainee appraiser by which the supervisory appraiser has control over and detailed professional knowledge of the work being done Florida Statutes 475.611
Idaho
means the supervising veterinarian is on the premises where the animal is being treated, is quickly and easily available, and the animal has been examined by the supervising veterinarian as acceptable veterinary medical practice requires Idaho Code 54-2103
Indiana
means onsite observation and guidance while an assigned evaluation or therapeutic activity is being performed Indiana Code 25-35.6-1-2
means that a licensed dentist is physically present in the facility when patient care is provided by the dental hygienist Indiana Code 25-13-1-2
refers to the supervision required under Indiana Code 15-16-5-10.5
Iowa
means that the respiratory care and polysomnography practitioner or the polysomnographic technologist providing supervision must be present where the polysomnographic procedure is being performed and immediately available to furnish assistance and direction throughout the performance of the procedure Iowa Code 148G.1
means to provide supervision of another person while maintaining visual and verbal contact at all times Iowa Code 321I.1, Iowa Code 321G.1, Iowa Code 321I.1
Kentucky
means supervision by a holder of a mandatory certificate who shall be on the premises where respiratory care services are provided and who shall be available for immediate consultation Kentucky Statutes 314A.010
means that the dentist is physically present in the dental office or treatment facility, personally diagnoses the condition to be treated, authorizes the procedures to be performed, remains in the dental office or treatment facility while the procedures are being performed, and evaluates the performance of the individual supervised Kentucky Statutes 313.010
means the supervising veterinarian is readily available on the premises where the patient is being treated Kentucky Statutes 321.181
Louisiana
means giving direction or instruction to and accepting responsibility for the work product of the person being supervised Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:3803
means instruction and directions requiring the physical presence of a licensed veterinarian on the premises Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:1542
means oversight of a firm’s operations by a qualifier or onsite supervision by a licensed technician or specialist of an apprentice or consultant Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1664.3
Maine
means any time when a supervisor is on the premises and is quickly and easily available Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 4853
means that a helper is working in the presence of a licensed elevator or lift mechanic at all times Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 15202
means the supervision required of those tasks and procedures requiring the physical presence of the supervisor in the practice setting at the time such tasks or procedures are being performed Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 18302
Minnesota
means :

(1) an unlicensed individual is being directly supervised by an individual licensed to perform the elevator work being supervised during the entire time the unlicensed individual is performing elevator work;

(2) the licensed individual is physically present at the location where the unlicensed individual is performing elevator work and immediately available to the unlicensed individual at all times for assistance and direction;

(3) the licensed individual shall review the elevator work performed by the unlicensed individual before the elevator work is operated; and

(4) the licensed individual is able to and does determine that all elevator work performed by the unlicensed individual is performed in compliance with the elevator code Minnesota Statutes 326B.163
Nebraska
means having full professional knowledge and control over work that constitutes the practice of architecture or engineering Nebraska Statutes 81-3411
means that the supervisor is on the premises and is available to the veterinary technician or unlicensed assistant who is treating the animal and the animal has been examined by a veterinarian at such times as acceptable veterinary practice requires consistent with the particular delegated animal health care task Nebraska Statutes 38-3307
means the degree of supervision by a person overseeing the work of another person by which the supervisor has control over and detailed professional knowledge of the work being done Nebraska Statutes 81-3507
New York
means a physician must be present in the section of the facility where the procedure is being performed and is not concurrently encumbered by responsibilities that would preclude the physician from responding to a request for assistance within a timeframe that poses no risk to the patient N.Y. Public Health Law 3501
North Carolina
as used in this Article shall mean that acts are deemed to be under required supervision only when performed in a locale where the supervising licensed dentist is physically present and shall not include supervision under N North Carolina General Statutes 90-221
Ohio
means either of the following, as applicable:

(1) Unless otherwise prescribed by its labeling, a pesticide is considered to be applied under the direct supervision of a commercial applicator, if it is applied by a trained serviceperson acting under the instructions and control of a commercial applicator Ohio Code 921.01
means the physical presence of a licensed funeral director or licensed embalmer while the specific functions of the funeral or embalming are being carried out Ohio Code 4717.01
Oregon
means supervision requiring that a dentist diagnose the condition to be treated, that a dentist authorize the procedure to be performed, and that a dentist remain in the dental treatment room while the procedures are performed Oregon Statutes 679.010
South Carolina
means a certified radiographer who:

(a) reviews the procedure in relation to the student’s achievement;

(b) evaluates the condition of the patient in relation to the student’s knowledge;

(c) is present during the conduct of the procedure;

(d) reviews and approves the procedure; and

(e) is present during student performance of any repeat of any unsatisfactory radiograph South Carolina Code 44-74-20
means personal, daily supervision, and specific delineation of tasks and responsibilities by an occupational therapist and includes the responsibility for personally reviewing and interpreting the results of a supervisee on a daily basis South Carolina Code 40-36-20
means supervision provided by a licensee who must:

(a) be on-site or immediately available to supervise persons by means of telephone, radio, or other electronic means; and

(b) maintain continued involvement in appropriate aspects of each professional activity of the supervisee South Carolina Code 40-23-20
means that a veterinarian currently licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this State is available on the premises and within immediate vocal communication of the supervisee South Carolina Code 40-69-20
means the chiropractic preceptor must be within the immediate patient treatment area and available to the student at all times South Carolina Code 40-9-10
Tennessee
means that the polysomnographic technologist providing supervision must be present in the area where the polysomnographic procedure is being performed and immediately available to furnish assistance and direction throughout the performance of the procedure Tennessee Code 63-31-101
means the continuous presence of a supervising dentist within the physical confines of the dental office when licensed and registered dental hygienists or registered dental assistants perform lawfully assigned duties and functions Tennessee Code 63-5-115
Utah
means a bail enforcement agent employing or contracting with a bail recovery apprentice, or a bail recovery agent employed by or contracting with that bail enforcement agent who:

     (12)(a) takes responsibility for and assigns the work a bail recovery apprentice may conduct; and
     (12)(b) closely supervises, within close physical proximity, and provides direction and guidance to the bail recovery apprentice regarding the assigned work Utah Code 53-11-102
means a housing and supervision system that is designed to meet the goals described in Subsection 64-13-14(5) and has the elements described in Subsection 64-13-14(6) Utah Code 64-13-1
means a veterinarian is present and available for face-to-face contact with the patient and individual being supervised, at the time the patient is receiving veterinary care Utah Code 58-28-102
means oversight at a distance within which:

     (15)(a) visual contact is maintained; and
     (15)(b) advice and assistance can be given and received Utah Code 41-6a-102
means that the supervising hearing instrument specialist is present in the same facility as is the person being supervised and is available for immediate in person consultation Utah Code 58-46a-102
means that the supervisor of an apprentice or the instructor of a student is physically present in the same building as the apprentice or student and readily able to establish direct contact with the apprentice or student for consultation, advice, instruction, and evaluation Utah Code 58-11a-102
means the supervising dentist is present and available for face-to-face communication with the person being supervised when and where professional services are being provided Utah Code 58-69-102
means :

     (2)(a) a minimum of one hour of supervision by a supervisor of the substance use disorder counselor for every 40 hours of client care provided by the substance use disorder counselor, which supervision may include group supervision;
     (2)(b) the supervision is conducted in a face-to-face manner, unless otherwise approved on a case-by-case basis by the division in collaboration with the board; and
     (2)(c) a supervisor is available for consultation with the counselor at all times Utah Code 58-60-502
Vermont
means a respiratory care practitioner licensed in this State is physically present and is immediately available to direct and supervise tasks related to patient management
means sufficiently close and able to control, by communicating visually or orally, the operation of a snowmobile by an operator under 16 years of age, taking into account the noise created by snowmobiles and protective headgear worn by the operator
means supervision by a licensed dentist who is readily available at the dental facility for consultation or intervention
means that the person being supervised remains in the physical presence of the supervisor at all times
means that the supervisor shall be sufficiently close and able to control, by communicating visually or orally, the operation of an ATV by an operator under 16 years of age, taking into account the noise created by an ATV and protective headgear worn by the operator
Washington
means the supervisor must (a) be continuously on-site and present in the department or facility where the person being supervised is performing services; (b) be immediately available to assist the person being supervised in the services being performed; and (c) maintain continued involvement in appropriate aspects of each treatment session in which a component of treatment is delegated to assistive personnel or is required to be directly supervised under RCW 18 Washington Code 18.74.010
West Virginia
means initial and ongoing direction, procedural guidance, observation and evaluation, and the on-site presence of a registered nurse or physician West Virginia Code 30-7C-1
means supervision that occurs when a licensee is actually present in the building West Virginia Code 30-8A-1
means that degree of supervision by a person overseeing the work of another person whereby the supervisor has both control over and detailed professional knowledge of the work prepared under his or her supervision West Virginia Code 30-12-2
means that unless otherwise prescribed by its labeling, a pesticide shall be considered to be applied under the direct supervision of a certified applicator if it is applied by a competent person acting under the verifiable instructions and control of a certified applicator who is available when needed, even though such certified applicator is not physically present at the time and place the pesticide is applied West Virginia Code 19-16A-3
means the actual physical presence of a licensed supervising occupational therapist or licensed occupational therapy assistant, and the specific delineation of tasks and responsibilities for personally reviewing and interpreting the results of any habilitative or rehabilitative procedures conducted by the limited permit holder, occupational therapy student, or aide West Virginia Code 30-28-3
means the actual physical presence of the physical therapist in the immediate treatment area where the treatment is being rendered West Virginia Code 30-20-3
means the licensed athletic trainer must be physically present and be able to intervene on behalf of the athletic training student, permittee, and patient when the athletic training student is providing athletic training services West Virginia Code 30-20A-3
means the responsible licensee is in direct control of all field and office surveying operations West Virginia Code 30-13A-3