Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 24 - Occupational and Professional Licenses, Division of › Rule 24.27.01 - RULES OF THE IDAHO STATE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY › Appendix B - IDAHO BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY STANDARDS OF PRACTICE

Current through August 31, 2023
Standard I: Professionalism
In his/her professional role the licensee shall:
1.
Cooperate with any Board investigation
				regarding any alleged violation of the Massage Therapy law or rules.
2.
Use professional verbal, nonverbal, and written
				communications.
3.
Provide an environment that is safe for the
				client and which meets all legal requirements for health and safety.
4.
Use standard precautions to ensure professional
				hygienic practices and maintain a level of personal hygiene appropriate for
				practitioners in the therapeutic setting.
5.
Wear clothing that is clean and
				professional.
6.
Obtain voluntary and informed consent from the
				client, or written informed consent from client's legal guardian, prior to
				initiating the treatment plan.
7.
If applicable, conduct an accurate needs
				assessment, develop a plan of care with the client, and update the plan as
				needed.
8.
Use appropriate draping to protect the client's
				physical and emotional privacy. When clients remain dressed for seated massage
				or sports massage, draping is not required.
9.
Not practice under the influence of alcohol,
				drugs, or any illegal substances, with the exception of legal or prescribed
				dosage of medication which does not impair the licensee.
Standard II: Legal and Ethical Requirements
In his/her professional role the licensee shall:
1.
Maintain accurate and complete client billing
				and records. Client Records includes notes written by
a licensee and kept in a separate client file that indicates
				the date of the session, areas of complaint as stated by client, and
				observations made and actions taken by the licensee.
2.
Report within thirty (30) days to the Idaho
				Board of Massage Therapy any felony or misdemeanor criminal convictions of the
				licensee.
Standard III: Confidentiality
In his/her professional role the licensee shall:
1.
Protect the confidentiality of the client's
				identity in conversations, all advertisements, and any and all other matters
				unless disclosure of identifiable information is requested or permitted by the
				client in writing or is required or allowed by law.
2.
Protect the interests of clients who are minors
				or clients who are unable to give voluntary and informed consent by securing
				written informed consent from an appropriate third party or guardian.
3.
Solicit only information that is relevant or
				reasonable to the professional relationship.
4.
Maintain the client files for a minimum period
				of seven (7) years.
5.
Store and dispose of client files in a secure
				manner.
Standard IV: Business Practices
In his/her professional role the licensee shall:
1.
Not use sensational, sexual, or provocative
				language and/or pictures to advertise or promote their business.
2.
Display/discuss a schedule of fees in advance
				of the session that is clearly understood by the client or potential
				client.
3.
Make financial arrangements in advance that are
				clearly understood by, and safeguard the best interests of, the client or
				consumer.
Standard V: Roles and Boundaries
In his/her professional role the licensee shall:
1.
Not participate in client relationships that
				could impair professional judgment or result in exploitation of the
				client.
Standard VI: Prevention of Sexual
				Misconduct
In his/her professional role the licensee shall:
1.
Not engage in any behavior that sexualizes, or
				appears to sexualize, the client/licensee relationship.
2.
Not participate in a sexual relationship or
				sexual conduct with the client, whether consensual or otherwise, from the
				beginning of the client/licensee relationship and for a minimum of twelve (12)
				months after the termination of the client/licensee relationship.
3.
In the event that the client initiates sexual
				behavior, clarify the purpose of the therapeutic session and, if such conduct
				does not cease, terminate or refuse the session.