§ 14-5A-07. Respiratory Care Professional Standards Committee -- Powers and duties; duties of Board.

MD Health Occ Code § 14-5A-07 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Committee shall:

(1)    Develop and recommend to the Board regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;

(2)    Develop and recommend to the Board a code of ethics for the practice of respiratory care for adoption by the Board;

(3)    If requested, develop and recommend to the Board standards of care for the practice of respiratory care;

(4)    Develop and recommend to the Board the requirements for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner;

(5)    Evaluate the credentials of applicants as necessary and recommend licensure of applicants who fulfill the requirements for a license to practice respiratory care;

(6)    Develop and recommend to the Board continuing education requirements for license renewal;

(7)    Provide the Board with recommendations concerning the practice of respiratory care;

(8)    Develop and recommend to the Board criteria related to the practice of respiratory care in the home setting;

(9)    Keep a record of its proceedings; and

(10)    Submit an annual report to the Board.

(b)    The Board shall:

(1)    Consider all recommendations of the Committee; and

(2)    Provide to the Committee an annual report on the disciplinary matters involving licensees.