Section 33-07-01.1-33 - Respiratory care services1. If the general acute hospital provides respiratory care services, the services must be under the supervision of a licensed health care practitioner, organized and integrated with other services of the hospital. a. Respiratory care policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and updated as needed for at least the following:(1) Responsibility of the service to the medical staff.(2) Clear protocol as to who can perform specific procedures.(3) Written procedures for each type of therapeutic or diagnostic procedure.(4) Written procedures for the cleaning, disinfection, or sterilization of all equipment that is not disposable.(5) Written procedures for infection control.(6) Written procedures for the control of all water used for respiratory therapy, if applicable.(7) Protocol that establishes calibration and operation of equipment consistent with manufacturer's specifications and ensures that all equipment is maintained according to an established schedule.b. All treatments involving respiratory care must be recorded in the patient's medical record by the individual rendering the service, and must include type of therapy, date and time of treatments, any adverse reactions to treatments, and records of periodic evaluations by the licensed health care practitioner.c. All treatments must be administered by respiratory therapists or other qualified staff in compliance with state law.2. If the primary care hospital provides respiratory care services, the hospital shall comply with the respiratory care services requirements for general acute hospitals in this section.3. If the specialized hospital provides respiratory care services, the hospital shall comply with the respiratory care services requirements for general acute hospitals in this section.N.D. Admin Code 33-07-01.1-33
Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2023-391, January 2024, effective 1/1/2024.General Authority: NDCC 23-01-03(3), 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-16-06