LAC 46:XLV.5111. Obligations and Responsibilities

A. An LAc shall: 1. report directly to the board, in writing, of the retirement or withdrawal from active practice by the LAc; 2. comply with reasonable requests by the board for personal appearances, information and documentation required by this Part relative to the functions, activities, and performance of the licensed acupuncturist; 3. insure that each individual to whom the LAc provides patient services is expressly advised and understands that the LAc is not a physician; and 4. insure that, with respect to each patient, all activities, functions, services, and treatment measures of the LAc are immediately and properly documented in written form. B. The licensed acupuncturist shall insure strict compliance with his or her obligations and responsibilities set forth in the rules of this Part. C. The ADS, supervising physician or supervising LAc shall: 1. immediately notify the board, in writing, of: a. the retirement or withdrawal from active practice by the supervising physician or supervising LAc; and b. any other change in the activities, or services of the ADS or the location or types of locations of their performance; 2. comply with reasonable requests by the board for personal appearances and/or information and documentation required by this Part relative to the functions, activities, and performance of the ADS and supervising physician or supervising LAc; 3. insure that each individual to whom an ADS provides patient services is expressly advised and understands that the ADS is not a physician or a LAc; and 4. insure that, with respect to each patient, all activities, functions and services of the ADS are immediately and properly documented in written form by the ADS. D. The ADS and the supervising physician or supervising LAc shall bear equal and reciprocal obligations to insure strict compliance with the obligations, responsibilities, and provisions set forth in the rules of this Part.