W. Va. Code R. § 18-5-4

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 18-5-4 - Standard of Practice

4.1. The Standard of Practice forms the first part of the Standard of Ethics. The Standard of Practice shall serve as a guide by which the individual may evaluate his or her professional conduct as it relates to patients, health care consumers, employers, colleagues and other members of the health care team. The Standard of Practice is intended to assist the individuals and applicants in maintaining a high level of ethical conduct and in providing for the protection, safety and comfort of patients. The individual shall:

4.1.1. conduct herself or himself in a professional manner, respond to patient needs and support colleagues and associates in providing quality patient care;

4.1.2. act to advance the principle objective of the profession to provide services to humanity with full respect for the dignity of mankind;

4.1.3. deliver patient care and service unrestricted by the concerns of personal attributes or the nature of the disease or illness, and without discrimination on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion or socioeconomic status;

4.1.4. practice technology founded upon theoretical knowledge and concepts, use equipment and accessories consistent with the purposes for which they were designed, and employ procedures and techniques appropriately;

4.1.5. assess situations; exercise care, discretion and judgment; assume responsibility for professional decisions; and act in the best interest of the patient;

4.1.6. act as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient and recognize that interpretation and diagnosis are outside the scope of practice for the profession;

4.1.7. use equipment and accessories, employ techniques and procedures, perform services in accordance with an accepted standard of practice, and demonstrate expertise in minimizing radiation exposure to the patient, himself or herself and other members of the health care team;

4.1.8. practice ethical conduct appropriate to the profession and protect the patient's right to quality radiologic technology care;

4.1.9. respect confidences entrusted in the course of professional practice, respect the patient's right to privacy, conforming to the Health Information Portability & Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and requirements of protected health information (PHI) and reveal confidential information only as required by law or to protect the welfare of the individual or the community;

4.1.10. continually strive to improve knowledge and skills by participating in continuing education and professional activities, sharing knowledge with colleagues and investigating new aspects of professional practice.

W. Va. Code R. § 18-5-4