Section R432-100-21 - Respiratory Care Services(1) A person authorized by the hospital administrator shall provide administrative direction of respiratory care services.(2) A member of the medical staff who has the responsibility and authority for the overall direction of respiratory care services shall direct the respiratory care service. (a) When the scope of services warrants, a technical director who is registered or certified by the National Board For Respiratory Therapy Incorporated, or has the equivalent education, training, and experience shall supervise the respiratory care services.(b) The technical director shall inform physicians about the use and potential hazards in the use of any respiratory care equipment.(3) The responsible licensed practitioner shall provide respiratory care services to patients in accordance with a written prescription that specifies the type, frequency, and duration of the treatment; and when appropriate, the type and dose of medication, the type of diluent, and the oxygen concentration. (a) The licensee shall have equipment to perform any pulmonary function study or blood-gas analysis.(b) The licensee shall ensure availability of resuscitation, ventilatory, and oxygenation support equipment in accordance with the needs of the patient population served.Utah Admin. Code R432-100-21
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-5, effective 2/10/2016Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-14, effective 7/6/2023