A nurse anesthetist shall collaborate with an anesthesiologist, licensed physician, or dentist in the following manner: An anesthesiologist, licensed physician, or dentist shall be physically available to the nurse anesthetist for consultation at all times during the administration of, and recovery from, anesthesia; An anesthesiologist shall be available for consultation to the nurse anesthetist for other aspects of the practice of nurse anesthesia; and If an anesthesiologist is not available, a licensed physician or dentist shall be available to provide this type of consultation. The nurse anesthetist shall assure that a qualified anesthesia provider: Performs a thorough and complete preanesthetic assessment; Obtains informed consent for the planned anesthetic intervention from the patient or responsible other; and Formulates a patient-specific plan for anesthesia care. The nurse anesthetist as part of the standards of practice shall: Implement and adjust the anesthesia care plan as needed to adapt to the patient's response to the anesthesia; Monitor the patient's physiologic condition for untoward identifiable reactions and initiate appropriate corrective actions as required; Enter prompt, complete, and accurate documentation of pertinent information on the patient's record; Transfer responsibility for care of the patient to other qualified providers in a manner which assures continuity of care and patient safety; Ensure that appropriate safety precautions are taken to minimize the risks of fire, explosion, electrical shock, and equipment malfunction; Maintain appropriate infection control standards; Evaluate anesthesia care to assure its quality; Maintain continual competence in anesthesia practice; Respect and maintain the basic rights of patients; and Maintain medical records in accordance with Health-General Article, Title 4, Subtitle 4, Annotated Code of Maryland.