Board-ordered supervision
This page is intended to guide supervisors and supervisees who are taking part in Board-ordered supervision. It is NOT for Professional or Clinical Supervision
The Board orders supervision of a physiotherapist under the Health Practitioner Competence Assurance Act 2003 (HPCAA), in a number of circumstances.
The HPCAA defines supervision as the monitoring of, and reporting on, the performance of a health practitioner by a professional peer.
The circumstances for Board-ordered supervision in this context may include:
- competence matters (such as competence programmes)
- Return to Practice programme.
- monitoring compliance with interim orders (generally arising from conduct concerns).
Background
Ngā kiritaki hauora-health consumers have the right to expect delivery of safe, competent and contemporary services at all times, including when care is being provided under supervisory arrangements.
By incorporating whanonga mātāpono a te Māori: Māori principles, values and concepts into the delivery of Board-ordered supervision the aim is to enhance the outcomes of supervision for physiotherapists (whether Māori or otherwise). It equally applies to all physiotherapists subject to a Board order of supervision.
Definition
Board-ordered supervision means supervision ordered by the Board (or the Registrar as the Board’s delegate) or the Tribunal which has an educative/practice improvement element such as a competence programme or return to practice programme.
Board-ordered supervision standard
The standard for Board-ordered supervision is effective as of 1 April 2024 and can be read here.
Supervisor modules and resources
The following three modules provide advice and information for practitioners who are supervising a Board-ordered supervision. These clips should be watched alongside the supporting documents before beginning Board-ordered supervision. If you have any questions, please contact our Professional Advisors.
Guidelines
Board Ordered Supervision Guidelines