La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XLV-2549

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section XLV-2549 - Organization; Authority

A. The Advisory Committee on Respiratory Care (the "committee"), as established, appointed and organized pursuant to R.S. 37:3356 of the Act is hereby recognized by the board.

B. The committee shall:

1. have such authority as is accorded to it by the Act;

2. function and meet as prescribed by the Act;

3. monitor respiratory care education and training programs conducted in the state of Louisiana;

4. advise the board on issues affecting the licensing of respiratory therapists and regulation of respiratory care in the state of Louisiana;

5. provide advice and recommendations to the board respecting the modification, amendment and supplementation of rules and regulations, standards, policies and procedures respecting respiratory care licensure and practice;

6. serve as liaison between and among the board, licensed respiratory therapists, and professional organizations;

7. have authority to review and advise the board on requests for extension of temporary licenses (examination permits) and applications for license reinstatement;

8. conduct audits on applications to ensure satisfactory completion of continuing education and competency as specified by the board's rules;

9. perform such other functions and provide such additional advice and recommendations as may be requested by the board; and

10. receive reimbursement in the amount of fifty dollars per day for attendance at meetings of the advisory committee and other activities and expenses specifically authorized by the board.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XLV-2549

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 19:747 (June 1993), amended LR 25:2219 (November 1999), LR 38:58 (January 2012).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:1270(B)(6) and 37:3351-3361.