24 Del. Admin. Code § 1725-4.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 1725-4.0 - Standards Related to the Polysomnographer's Competence and Responsibilities

4.1 Polysomnographers shall:

4.1.1 Have knowledge of the statutes and regulations governing the practice of polysomnography;

4.1.2 Accept responsibility for competent practice of polysomnography;

4.1.3 Function as a member of a health care team by collaborating with other members of the team to provide appropriate care;

4.1.4 Consult with polysomnographers and others and seek guidance as necessary;

4.1.5 Obtain instruction and supervision as necessary when implementing polysomnography techniques;

4.1.6 Contribute to the formulation, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of objectives and policies related to the practice of polysomnography within the employment setting;

4.1.7 Report unsafe polysomnography practice or conditions to the Council or other authorities, as appropriate;

4.1.8 Practice without unlawful discrimination as to age, race, religion, sex, national origin or disability;

4.1.9 Respect the dignity and rights of patients regardless of social or economic status, personal attributes or nature of health problems;

4.1.10 Respect patients' right-to-privacy by protecting confidentiality unless obligated by law to disclose the information;

4.1.11 Respect the property of patients and their families;

4.1.12 Teach safe polysomnography practice to other health care workers as appropriate.

4.2 Polysomnographers must provide the Division of Professional Regulation his/her current home mailing address. Any change in home mailing address must be reported to the Division within ten days of such change. All notifications and correspondence pertaining to a polysomnographer's license that are sent through the mail will be sent only to the most recent address provided by the licensee. The failure to provide the Division with a current home mailing address will not operate to excuse any duty or responsibility of the licensee and confirmed delivery to the most recent address provided by the licensee will be considered proper notice.

24 Del. Admin. Code § 1725-4.0

17 DE Reg. 1094 (5/1/2014) (Final)