ARM 24.110.1001

24.213.301 DEFINITIONS (1) "Clinical supervision" means the availability of a licensed respiratory care practitioner for purposes of immediate communication and consultation. (2) "Emergency procedures" per 37-28-102, MCA, includes, but is not limited to, physician-approved protocols relating to life-sustaining procedures in emergency situations in the absence of the immediate direction of a physician. Emergency respiratory care may also be provided during transportation of a patient and under any circumstances where an epidemic, public disaster, or other emergency necessitates respiratory care. (3) "NBRC" means the National Board for Respiratory Care. (4) "Pulmonary function testing" means diagnostic procedures that, pursuant to the orders of a physician, may be performed only by or under clinical supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner or other licensed health care provider who has met the minimum competency standards.