- (1) Reprimand: A formal censure by the Board.
- (2) Fine: A monetary penalty imposed by the Board.
- (3) Probation: The monitored practice of respiratory therapy which permits the respiratory therapist to continue to practice respiratory therapy pursuant to specified conditions as set forth by the Board.
- (4) Suspension: The temporary withdrawal of the license by Board action.
- (5) Revocation: The withdrawal of the license by Board action.
- (6) Voluntary Surrender: The voluntary relinquishment of a license that has the force and effect of revocation.
- (7) Abandonment: Acceptance of a patient assignment, thus establishing a respiratory therapist-patient relationship, and then ending the respiratory therapist-patient relationship without giving reasonable notice to supervisory personnel so that others can make arrangements for continuation of respiratory care.
Author: The Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-27B-1 thru 34-27B-17.
History: New Rule: Filed May 16, 2005; refilled August 10, 2005; effective September 14, 2005.