La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XLV-5509

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XLV-5509 - Prohibitions

A. A licensed respiratory therapist shall not:

1. undertake to perform or actually perform any activities described in §2503 of these rules, definition of "Respiratory therapy," except upon a prescription or other order of a physician, advanced registered nurse or physician assistant;

2. administer any drugs or medications except as dispensed by a pharmacist and prescribed by a physician, advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant; or

3. perform any surgical incisions.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XLV-5509

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 12:767 (November 1986), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 25:2224 (November 1999), LR 38:63 (January 2012).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:1270(B)(6) and 37:3351-3361.