Ala. Admin. Code r. 798-X-7-.01

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 02, November 27, 2024

Section 798-X-7-.01 - Definitions

(1) Reprimand: A formal censure by the Board.

(2) Fine: A monetary penalty imposed by the Board.

(3) Probation: The monitored practice of respiratory therapy which permits the respiratory therapist to continue to practice respiratory therapy pursuant to specified conditions as set forth by the Board.

(4) Suspension: The temporary withdrawal of the license by Board action.

(5) Revocation: The withdrawal of the license by Board action.

(6) Voluntary Surrender: The voluntary relinquishment of a license that has the force and effect of revocation.

(7) Abandonment: Acceptance of a patient assignment, thus establishing a respiratory therapist-patient relationship, and then ending the respiratory therapist-patient relationship without giving reasonable notice to supervisory personnel so that others can make arrangements for continuation of respiratory care.

Author: The Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy

Ala. Admin. Code r. 798-X-7-.01

New Rule: Filed May 16, 2005; refilled August 10, 2005; effective September 14, 2005.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-27B-1 thru 34-27B-17.