Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the registration process and ethical standards?

The supervising Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) holds the primary responsibility for ensuring compliance with the registration process and ethical standards within a clinical setting. This role includes overseeing the practices and actions of speech-language pathology assistants and ensuring that they adhere to the established regulations, guidelines, and ethical codes set forth by relevant professional organizations and state laws.

The supervising SLP is not only tasked with providing guidance and training but also has the authority to make crucial decisions regarding the practices and procedures followed in the clinical environment. This oversight is vital to maintain high standards of care, protect patient welfare, and uphold the integrity of the profession. The supervising SLP is also responsible for ensuring that the assistant operates within their scope of practice, adhering to documentation and reporting requirements as needed.

Other roles, such as a registered nurse, clinic manager, or office assistant may have important functions within a healthcare facility, but they do not specifically encompass the primary responsibility for compliance with ethical standards and registration processes related to speech-language pathology practice.