Rule 24.213.2310 - UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT(1) In addition to the provisions of 37-1-316, MCA, it is unprofessional conduct for respiratory care practitioners to: (a) violate a federal, state, or local law or rule relating to the conduct of the profession;(b) fail to cooperate with or respond to a department request or investigation;(c) fail to adequately supervise according to generally accepted standards of practice;(d) engage in abusive billing practices;(e) fail to report an incident of unsafe practice or unethical conduct of another licensee to the licensing authority;(f) fail to maintain and secure appropriate patient records as required by state and federal regulations;(g) fail to provide records when requested to do so by the patient or legal representative;(h) practice under unsanitary or unsafe conditions;(i) discontinue professional services, unless:(i) services are completed;(ii) the person requests the discontinuation;(iii) alternative or replacement services are arranged; or(iv) the person is given reasonable opportunity to arrange alternative or replacement services; and(j) commit any act of sexual abuse, misconduct, or exploitation whether or not it is related to the licensee's practice.Mont. Admin. r. 24.213.2310
NEW, 2024 MAR p. 1470, Eff. 6/22/2024AUTH: 37-1-131, 37-1-319, MCA; IMP: 37-1-131, 37-1-316, 37-1-319, MCA