1. (1) In addition to the provisions of 37-1-316, MCA, it is unprofessional conduct for respiratory care practitioners to:

   1. (a) violate a federal, state, or local law or rule relating to the conduct of the profession;
   2. (b) fail to cooperate with or respond to a department request or investigation;
   3. (c) fail to adequately supervise according to generally accepted standards of practice;
   4. (d) engage in abusive billing practices;
   5. (e) fail to report an incident of unsafe practice or unethical conduct of another licensee to the licensing authority;
   6. (f) fail to maintain and secure appropriate patient records as required by state and federal regulations;
   7. (g) fail to provide records when requested to do so by the patient or legal representative;
   8. (h) practice under unsanitary or unsafe conditions;

   9. (i) discontinue professional services, unless:

      1. (i) services are completed;
      2. (ii) the person requests the discontinuation;
      3. (iii) alternative or replacement services are arranged; or
   10. (j) the person is given reasonable opportunity to arrange alternative or replacement services; and
   11. (k) commit any act of sexual abuse, misconduct, or exploitation whether or not it is related to the licensee's practice.

Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-319, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-316, 37-1-319, MCA

History: NEW, 2024 MAR p. 1470, Eff. 6/22/24.