An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact.
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Overview
This Act authorizes Pennsylvania to join the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, which aims to improve access to respiratory therapy services by allowing licensed therapists to practice in other member states. The Compact establishes a framework for interstate licensure, including definitions, procedures for obtaining a Compact Privilege, and responsibilities for member states. It also creates a Commission to oversee the Compact’s operation and ensure compliance.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Pennsylvania to join the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact.
- Establishes a framework for obtaining a Compact Privilege for therapists.
- Defines key terms related to respiratory therapy licensure and practice.
- Creates the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission to oversee the Compact.
- Outlines the responsibilities of Member States, including reporting Adverse Actions and maintaining a data system.
- Specifies procedures for handling Licensees who have been subject to Adverse Actions.
- Addresses issues related to Active Military Members and their spouses.
- Details oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement mechanisms.
Who is affected
- Respiratory Therapists
- Patients seeking respiratory therapy services
- State Respiratory Therapy Licensing Authorities
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Member States of the Compact
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Primary sponsor
Steven Malagari
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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