Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B32-5.003 - Unprofessional Conduct; Acceptable Standards Definition

(1) A licensee is guilty of unprofessional conduct, which is defined as any departure from, or failure to conform to, acceptable standards related to the delivery of respiratory care services. Some examples of unprofessional conduct shall include the following acts:

(a) Violating the confidentiality of information or knowledge concerning a patient.

(b) Falsely misrepresenting the facts on an application for employment as a respiratory therapist.

(c) Leaving a respiratory therapy assignment before properly advising appropriate supervisory personnel.

(d) Providing false or incorrect information to an employer regarding the status of the certification, registration, or licensure.

(e) Failing to report another licensee in violation of the laws and/or rules pertaining to the profession.

(f) Using foul or abusive language in patient care or public areas.

(2) Acceptable standards means practicing respiratory care with the level of care, skill, and treatment which is recognized by a reasonably prudent respiratory therapist as being acceptable under similar conditions and circumstances.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B32-5.003

Rulemaking Authority 468.353(1), 468.365(1)(f) FS. Law Implemented 468.365(1)(f) FS.

New 4-29-85, Formerly 21M-37.02, 21M-37.002, 61F6-37.002, 59R-74.002, 64B8-74.002, Amended 1-6-02, 12-26-05.

New 4-29-85, Formerly 21M-37.02, 21M-37.002, 61F6-37.002, 59R-74.002, 64B8-74.002, Amended 1-6-02, 12-26-05.