Tex. Hum. Res. Code § 32.059

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 32.059 - Use of Respiratory Therapists for Respiratory Therapy Services

The executive commissioner by rule shall require that respiratory therapy services for ventilator-dependent persons furnished as part of a plan of care under this chapter be provided by a respiratory care practitioner authorized to practice respiratory care under Chapter 604, Occupations Code, when:

(1) respiratory therapy is determined by the recipient's treating physician to be the most effective method of treatment; and

(2) the use of a respiratory care practitioner is practicable and cost-neutral or cost-effective.

Tex. Hum. Res. Code § 32.059

Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 4.134, eff. 4/2/2015.

Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1167, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2003.