Recommendations relating to regulations, code of ethics, and licensing requirements
(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.
Report relating to licensee discipline
(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.
Credits
Added by Acts 1996, c. 516, § 2, eff. July 1, 1996. Amended by Acts 2008, c. 328, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2008; Acts 2013, c. 401, § 1, eff. May 2, 2013.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 14-5A-07, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 14-5A-07
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
