6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1011-1 Chapter 04, pt. 26

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 20, October 25, 2024

Part 26 - RESPIRATORY CARE SERVICES

26.1 The hospital may provide respiratory care services. If provided, the following standards shall apply.

26.2 Respiratory care services shall be directed by a physician qualified by education, training, competencies, and experience.

26.3 Personnel

(A) Respiratory care services shall be administered only by persons qualified by education, training, competencies, and experience and ability in respiratory therapy.

(B) There shall be adequate numbers of respiratory therapists, respiratory therapy technicians, and other personnel qualified by education, training, competencies, and experience to respond to the respiratory care needs of the patients.

(C) Personnel qualified to perform specific procedures, and the amount of supervision required for personnel to carry out specific procedures, must be designated in writing.

26.4 Services must only be provided under the orders of a qualified physician or licensed independent practitioner who is responsible for the care of the patient, acting within their scope of practice, and who is authorized by the hospital's medical staff to order the services in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

26.5 The equipment and facilities provided for respiratory care services shall be commensurate with the clinical procedures and programs of the hospital.

26.6 The hospital shall develop policies and procedures related to the cleaning and sterilization of respiratory care equipment. This policy shall be reviewed by the Infection Prevention and Control Committee.

6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 04, pt. 26