Revision: Jan. 29, 2025, 11:40 a.m.
Rep. C. McGuire, Merr. 27
January 22, 2025
2025-0037h
09/11
Amendment to HB 85-FN
Amend RSA 326-E:3-a, II as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
II. A student who has obtained a temporary student license and who is employed in a healthcare setting may render respiratory care services only under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner for a limited period of time. The scope of practice of the student respiratory therapist is limited to those activities for which there is documented evidence of competency and under conditions specified by rule, pursuant to RSA 541-A.
Amend the bill by replacing section 5 with the following:
5 Respiratory Care Practice; Responsibilities of the Respiratory Care Practitioner. Amend RSA 326-E:8, III to read as follows:
III. Each licensee shall provide his or her employer with a copy of his or her license, conditional license, temporary student license, current renewal verification or proof of reinstatement of license. This copy shall be available for public review upon request. The employer shall maintain a list of all persons providing respiratory care at his or her facility for review by the executive director upon request.