Rule 24.213.301 - DEFINITIONS(1) "Clinical supervision" means the availability of a licensed respiratory care practitioner for purposes of immediate communication and consultation.(2) "Emergency procedures" per 37-28-102, MCA, includes, but is not limited to, physician-approved protocols relating to life-sustaining procedures in emergency situations in the absence of the immediate direction of a physician. Emergency respiratory care may also be provided during transportation of a patient and under any circumstances where an epidemic, public disaster, or other emergency necessitates respiratory care.(3) "NBRC" means the National Board for Respiratory Care.(4) " Pulmonary function testing" means diagnostic procedures that, pursuant to the orders of a physician, may be performed only by or under clinical supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner or other licensed health care provider who has met the minimum competency standards.Mont. Admin. r. 24.213.301
AMD, 2015 MAR p. 22, Eff. 1/16/2015; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 1470, Eff. 6/22/2024AUTH: 37-28-104, MCA; IMP: 37-28-102, MCA