# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 32 — Board of Physicians

### Chapter 11 — Licensing of Respiratory Care Practitioners

#### Regulation .10 Standard of Care.

*COMAR 10.32.11.10*

A. In evaluating the standard of care for the practice of a licensed respiratory care practitioner, the Board shall utilize the AARC’s National Clinical Practice Guidelines.

B. If a particular practice issue has not yet been addressed in the AARC guidelines, the Board may consult with the Maryland/District of Columbia Society for Respiratory Care or any licensed respiratory care practitioner to determine whether a respiratory care practitioner being investigated by the Board is practicing within the acceptable standard of care.