2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
§ 14-5A-07 - Respiratory Care Professional Standards Committee -- Powers and duties; duties of Board.

(a) Powers and duties of Committee. -- In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Committee shall:

(1) Develop and recommend to the Board regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;

(2) Develop and recommend to the Board a code of ethics for the practice of respiratory care for adoption by the Board;

(3) If requested, develop and recommend to the Board standards of care for the practice of respiratory care;

(4) Develop and recommend to the Board the requirements for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner;

(5) Evaluate the credentials of applicants as necessary and recommend licensure of applicants who fulfill the requirements for a license to practice respiratory care;

(6) Develop and recommend to the Board continuing education requirements for license renewal;

(7) Provide the Board with recommendations concerning the practice of respiratory care;

(8) Develop and recommend to the Board criteria related to the practice of respiratory care in the home setting;

(9) Keep a record of its proceedings; and

(10) Submit an annual report to the Board.

(b) Duties of Board. -- The Board shall:

(1) Consider all recommendations of the Committee; and

(2) Provide to the Committee an annual report on the disciplinary matters involving licensees.