Section 14-5C-01 - Definitions(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.(b) "Board" means the State Board of Physicians.(c) "Committee" means the Polysomnography Professional Standards Committee established under § 14-5C-05 of this subtitle.(d) "License" means a license issued by the Board.(e) "Licensed polysomnographic technologist" means a polysomnographic technologist who is licensed by the Board under this subtitle to practice polysomnography under the supervision of a licensed physician.(f)(1) "Practice polysomnography" means:(i) Monitoring and recording physiologic data during sleep, including sleep-related respiratory disturbances under the supervision of a licensed physician; or(ii) Using data collected under item (i) of this paragraph for the purposes of assisting a licensed physician in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep and wake disorders.(2) "Practice polysomnography" includes:(i) Providing polysomnography services that are safe, aseptic, preventive, and restorative;(ii) Diagnosing and treating individuals who suffer from sleep disorders as a result of developmental defects, the aging process, physical injury, disease, or actual or anticipated somatic dysfunction;(iii) Observing and monitoring physical signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general physical response to polysomnographic evaluation and determining whether initiation, modification, or discontinuation of a treatment regimen is warranted;(iv) Using evaluation techniques that include limited cardiopulmonary function assessments, the need and effectiveness of therapeutic modalities and procedures, and the assessment and evaluation of the need for extended care; and(v) Applying the use of techniques, equipment, and procedures involved in the evaluation of polysomnography, including:1. Continuous positive airway pressure or bi-level positive airway pressure titration on spontaneously breathing patients;2. Supplemental low flow oxygen therapy during polysomnogram;3. Capnography during polysomnogram;4. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation;6. PH probe placement and monitoring;8. Sleep staging including surface electroencephalography, surface electrooculography, and surface submental electromyography;9. Surface electromyography of arms and legs;11. Respiratory effort including thoracic and abdominal;12. Plethysmography blood flow;14. Audio or video monitoring;15. Implementation of a written or verbal order from a licensed physician that requires the practice of polysomnography;16. Monitoring the effects a nasal device, used to treat sleep apnea, has on sleep patterns provided that the device does not extend into the trachea; and17. Monitoring the effects an oral device, used to treat sleep apnea, has on sleep patterns, provided that: A. The device does not extend into the trachea;B. A dentist has evaluated the structures of the patient's oral and maxillofacial region for purposes of fitting;C. A dentist made or directed the making of the oral device; andD. A dentist directs the use of the oral device.(g) "Registered polysomnographic technologist" means a polysomnographic technologist who is registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technicians.(h) "Student" means an individual who, in accordance with section 14-5C-09(c) of this subtitle, is:(1) Enrolled in an accredited educational program in order to qualify for a license under this title; and(2) Performing polysomnography services within the accredited program under the supervision of a licensed physician and without compensation.(i) "Supervision" means general or direct supervision of a licensed polysomnographic technologist by a licensed physician.