NDAC 33-07-01.1-33
Respiratory care services
Cite as N.D. Admin. Code § 33-07-01.1-33
1.
If the general acute hospital provides respiratory care services, the services must be under
the supervision of a licensed health care practitioner, organized and integrated with other
services of the hospital.
a.
Respiratory care policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and updated
as needed for at least the following:
(1)
Responsibility of the service to the medical staff.
(2)
Clear protocol as to who can perform specific procedures.
(3)
Written procedures for each type of therapeutic or diagnostic procedure.
(4)
Written procedures for the cleaning, disinfection, or sterilization of all equipment that
is not disposable.
(5)
Written procedures for infection control.
(6)
Written procedures for the control of all water used for respiratory therapy, if
applicable.
(7)
Protocol that establishes calibration and operation of equipment consistent with
manufacturer's specifications and ensures that all equipment is maintained
according to an established schedule.
b.
All treatments involving respiratory care must be recorded in the patient's medical record
by the individual rendering the service, and must include type of therapy, date and time of
treatments, any adverse reactions to treatments, and records of periodic evaluations by
the licensed health care practitioner.
c.
All treatments must be administered by respiratory therapists or other qualified staff in
compliance with state law.
2.
If the primary care hospital provides respiratory care services, the hospital shall comply with
the respiratory care services requirements for general acute hospitals in this section.
3.
If the specialized hospital provides respiratory care services, the hospital shall comply with the
respiratory care services requirements for general acute hospitals in this section.