Delaware Administrative Code
Title 24 - Regulated Professions and Occupations
Department of State
Division of Professional Regulation
1725 - Polysomnography Advisory Council
Section 1725-3.0 - Standards of Practice for the Polysomnographer

Universal Citation: 24 DE Admin Code 1725-3.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

3.1 The polysomnographer shall conduct and document polysomnography assessments of individuals and groups by various appropriate means including but not limited to the following:

3.1.1 Collecting objective and subjective data from observations, examinations, physiologic tests, interviews and written records in an accurate and timely manner;

3.1.2 Sorting, selecting, reporting, and recording the data;

3.1.3 Analyzing data;

3.1.4 Validating, refining and modifying the data by using available resources including interactions with the patient, family, and health team members;

3.1.5 Evaluating data.

3.2 Polysomnographers shall establish and document data that serves as the basis for the strategy of care.

3.3 Polysomnographers may develop strategies of care such as a treatment plan.

3.4 Polysomnographers may participate under the direction and supervision of a physician in the implementation of patient care.

3.5 The practice of polysomnography may occur in a hospital setting, independent sleep laboratory, and includes out of center sleep testing.

3.6 The practice of polysomnography shall be deemed to be occurring where the patient is located.

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