Utah Code 58-57-2. Definitions
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In addition to the definitions in Section 58-1-102, as used in this chapter:
(1) | “Board” means the Respiratory Care Licensing Board created in Section 58-57-3. |
(a) | medical grade oxygen; |
(b) | equipment and supplies related to medical gases; |
(c) | apnea monitors; |
(d) | oximeters; |
(e) | noninvasive positive pressure generators, except those with back-up respiratory rate or when used invasively; |
(f) | bilirubin lights; |
(g) | suctioning equipment; |
(h) | large volume nebulizers with compressors, except when used invasively in conjunction with an artificial airway; |
(i) | medication nebulizers; |
(j) | enteral nutrition equipment; and |
(k) | other respiratory related equipment intended for use in the home as defined by the division by rule. See Utah Code 58-57-2 |
(2) | “Health care facility” means any facility or institution in which health care services are performed or furnished and includes a hospital, clinic, or emergency care center. |
(4) | “Practitioner” means an individual currently licensed, registered, or otherwise authorized by the appropriate jurisdiction to prescribe and administer drugs and order respiratory care in the course of professional practice. |
(5) | “Respiratory care practitioner” means any person licensed to practice respiratory care under this chapter. |
(6) | “Respiratory related durable medical equipment” means:
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(7) | “Unlawful conduct” is defined in Sections 58-1-501 and 58-57-14. |
(8) | “Unprofessional conduct” as defined in Section 58-1-501 and as may be further defined by rule includes:
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Amended by Chapter 106, 2006 General Session