Okla. Admin. Code § 435:45-1-4

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 435:45-1-4 - Method of operations

(a)Committee meetings - quorum - advise Board.

(1) The Respiratory Care Advisory Committee shall meet at least twice each year and shall elect biennially during odd-numbered years a chair and vice-chair from among its members. The Committee may convene at the request of the chair, or a majority of the Committee, or as the Committee may determine for such other meetings as may be deemed necessary to transact its business.

(2) A majority of the members of the Committee, including the chair and vice-chair, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting, and a majority of the required quorum shall be sufficient for the Committee to take action by vote.

(3) The Committee shall advise the Board in developing policy and rules pertaining to the Respiratory Care Practice Act, 59 O.S., Section 2026 et seq.

(b)Transaction of official business. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision shall:

(1) Examine, license and renew the licenses of duly qualified applicants. To assist in the process the Board shall:

(A) Contract with the National Board of Respiratory Care for the use of the "entry-level" respiratory care examination. The fees for examination shall be determined by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

(B) Consider recommendations of the Respiratory Care Advisory Committee who will review applications and submit recommendations to the Board.

(C) Renew licenses biennially from the date of issuance.

(2) Maintain an up-to-date list of every person licensed to practice respiratory care pursuant to the Respiratory Care Practice Act. The list shall show the licensee's last-known place of employment, last-known place of residence and the date and number of the license.

(3) Cause the prosecution of all persons violating 59 O.S., Section 2026 et seq. and incur necessary expenses thereof. The Respiratory Care Advisory Committee shall assist the Board as directed.

(4) Keep a record of all proceedings of the Board and make such record available to the public for inspection during reasonable hours.

(5) Conduct hearings upon charges calling for discipline of a licensee, or denial, revocation or suspension of a license. The Respiratory Care Advisory Committee shall assist the Board as directed in conducting necessary hearings and investigations.

(6) Share information on a case-by-case basis of any person whose license has been suspended, revoked or denied. This information shall include the name, social security number, type and cause of action, date and penalty incurred and the length of penalty. This information shall be available for public inspection during reasonable business hours and shall be supplied to similar boards in other states upon request.

Okla. Admin. Code § 435:45-1-4

Added at 13 Ok Reg 1021, eff 11-21-95 (emergency); Added at 13 Ok Reg 2695, eff 6-27-96