24 Del. Admin. Code § 1770-4.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

Section 1770-4.0 - Standards Related to the Respiratory Care Practitioner's Competence and Responsibilities

4.1 Respiratory care practitioners shall:

4.1.1 Have knowledge of the statutes and regulations governing the practice of respiratory care.

4.1.2 Accept responsibility for competent practice of respiratory care.

4.1.3 Obtain instructions and supervision from physicians.

4.1.4 Function as a member of a health care team by collaborating with other members of the team to provide appropriate care.

4.1.5 Consult with respiratory care practitioners and others and seek guidance as necessary.

4.1.6 Obtain instruction and supervision as necessary when implementing respiratory care techniques.

4.1.7 Contribute to the formulation, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of objectives and policies related to the practice of respiratory care within the employment setting.

4.1.8 Report unsafe respiratory care practice and conditions to the Respiratory Care Practice Advisory Council, (Council), or other authorities as appropriate.

4.1.9 Practice without unlawful discrimination as to age, race, religion, sex, national origin or disability.

4.1.10 Respect the dignity and rights of patients regardless of social or economic status, personal attributes or nature of health problems.

4.1.11 Respect patients' right-to-privacy by protecting confidentiality unless obligated by law to disclose the information.

4.1.12 Respect the property of patients and their families.

4.1.13 Teach safe respiratory care practice to other health care workers as appropriate.

24 Del. Admin. Code § 1770-4.0