267 CMR, § 4.04 - Standards of Conduct
(1)
Use of Title. A perfusionist shall only identify
himself or herself as a perfusionist while in possession of a current
license.
(2)
Practice
under a False or Different Name. A perfusionist shall engage in
the practice of perfusion only under the name in which such license has been
issued.
(3)
Competency. A perfusionist shall only assume those
duties and responsibilities within his or her scope of practice and for which
he or she has acquired and maintained necessary knowledge, skills, and
abilities.
(4)
Falsification of Information. A perfusionist shall not
knowingly falsify, or attempt to falsify, any documentation or information
related to any aspect of licensure as a perfusionist, the practice of
perfusion, or the delivery of services.
(5)
Alteration or Destruction of
Records. A perfusionist shall not inappropriately destroy or alter
any record related to his or her work as a perfusionist.
(6)
Discrimination.
A perfusionist shall not withhold or deny care or services based on age,
ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race,
color, religious creed, national origin, diagnosis, or mental or physical
disability.
(7)
Patient
Abuse, Neglect, Mistreatment, or Other Harm. A perfusionist shall
not abuse, neglect, mistreat, or otherwise harm a patient.
(8)
Patient Dignity and
Privacy. A perfusionist shall safeguard a patient's dignity and
right to privacy.
(9)
Patient Confidential Information. A perfusionist shall
safeguard patient information from any person or entity, not entitled to such
information. A perfusionist shall share appropriate information only as
required by law or authorized by the patient for the well-being or protection
of the patient.
(10)
Exercise of Undue Influence. A perfusionist shall not
exercise undue influence on a patient, including the promotion or sale of
services, goods, appliances or drugs, in such a manner as to exploit the
patient for financial gain for the benefit of the perfusionist or a third
party.
(11)
Fraudulent
Practices. A perfusionist shall not engage in any fraudulent
practice including, but not limited to, billing for services not rendered or
submitting false claims for reimbursement.
(12)
Aiding Unlawful
Activity. A perfusionist shall not aid any person in performing
any act prohibited by law or regulation.
(13)
Circumvention of
Law. A perfusionist shall not receive from, or offer, give, or
promise anything of value or benefit to, any official to circumvent any
federal, state and local laws and regulations.
(14)
Practice While
Impaired. A perfusionist shall not act as a perfusionist while
impaired by any substance or condition.
(15)
Unlawful Acquisition and
Possession of Controlled Substances. A perfusionist shall not
unlawfully obtain or possess controlled substances.
(16)
Duty to Report to the
Board. A perfusionist has a duty to report to the Board if he or
she directly observes another perfusionist or health care professional engaged
in any of the following:
(a) abuse of a
patient;
(b) practice of any health
care worker under his or her supervision while impaired by substance
use;
(c) diversion of controlled
substances.
(17)
Compliance with Agreements and Orders. A perfusionist
shall comply with all provisions contained in any agreement he or she has
entered into with the Board or in any order issued to him or her by the
Board.
Notes
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