24 Del. Admin. Code § 1770-3.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 1770-3.0 - Standards of Practice for the Respiratory Care Practitioner
3.1 The respiratory care practitioner shall conduct and document respiratory care assessments of individuals and groups by various appropriate means including but not limited to the following:
3.1.1 Collecting objective and subjective data from observations, examinations, physiologic tests, interviews and written records in an accurate and timely manner.
3.1.2 Sorting, selecting, reporting, and recording the data.
3.1.3 Analyzing data.
3.1.4 Validating, refining and modifying the data by using available resources including interactions with the patient, family, and health team members.
3.1.5 Evaluating data.
3.1.6 Respiratory care practitioners shall establish and document data that serves as the basis for the strategy of care.
3.2 Respiratory care practitioners may develop strategies of care such as a treatment plan.
3.3 Respiratory care practitioners may participate under the direction and supervision of a physician in the implementation of patient care.

24 Del. Admin. Code § 1770-3.0