Kelly Colon, RRT, filed on September 3, 2013.; and whether a Respiratory Care Practitioner or a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist can collect and test other blood samples such as, but not limited to electrolytes or hemoglobin, to assist ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Respiratory Care

The Board of Respiratory Care hereby gives notice that on September 3, 2013, it received a Petition for Declaratory Statement filed by Kelly Colon, RRT. The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Chapter 468.352, Florida Statutes, and whether a Respiratory Care Practitioner or a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist can collect and test other blood samples such as, but not limited to, electrolytes or hemoglobin, to assist with the physiologic monitoring of cardiopulmonary patient systems. Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to intervene must be filed within 21 days after publication of this notice.

Copies of the petition may be obtained from: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Respiratory Care, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255, [e-mail] or by telephoning [phone].