4 CCR 741-1.3 - Oxygen Deliveries

The purpose of this Rule is to define the respiratory therapy services that can be rendered by an unlicensed person delivering oxygen supplies as exempted from the practice of respiratory therapy in section 12-300-112(1)(e), C.R.S.

A. An unlicensed delivery person can deliver, setup, inspect and maintain an oxygen apparatus in a patient's home. An unlicensed delivery person may also instruct the patient about the apparatus' operation.

B. An unlicensed delivery person may not perform pulse oximetry testing, interpret or report physician orders, titrate the oxygen level, discuss disease status with the patient, or engage in any other task or duty that constitutes the practice of respiratory therapy as defined in section 12-300-104(3), C.R.S.

C. This Rule does not pertain to other licensed health-care professionals practicing within the permitted scope of their profession.

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4 CCR 741-1.3

40 CR 01, January 10, 2017, effective 1/30/2017 43 CR 03, February 10, 2020, effective 1/1/2020 43 CR 07, April 10, 2020, effective 4/30/2020 43 CR 19, October 10, 2020, effective 8/30/2020 43 CR 19, October 10, 2020, effective 9/9/2020 43 CR 22, November 25, 2020, effective 12/15/2020 44 CR 09, May 10, 2021, effective 5/30/2021 44 CR 20, October 25, 2021, effective 11/14/2021 45 CR 22, November 25, 2022, effective 10/26/2022 45 CR 23, December 10, 2022, effective 11/11/2022 45 CR 21, November 10, 2022, effective 11/30/2022 46 CR 02, January 25, 2022, effective 1/9/2023