New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 52 - HOSPITAL SERVICES MANUAL
Subchapter 6 - FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS
Section 10:52-6.59 - Respiratory Therapy (RSP)

1. Respiratory therapy is a hospital based service for diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary diseases. This shall include pulmonary function testing, the administration of oxygen and certain potent drugs through inhalation or positive pressure, and other forms of rehabilitative therapy, under the direction of a qualified physician. Pulmonary function testing is the testing and thorough measurement of inhaled and exhaled gases and analysis of blood, and evaluation of the patient's ability to exchange oxygen and other gases.

2. The cost of compensation of pulmonary physicians involved in rendering respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic services, as well as the revenue generated by these physicians for such activities, shall be reported to the extent that these physicians' compensation is provided through agreement with the hospital.

3. The costs of and revenue generated from all gases administered to patients shall be included in this center, excluding the costs and revenue associated with gases administered as part of the anesthetizing process which are included in the Anesthesiology Center.

4. Functions shall include the following: Transporting therapy equipment to patient's bedside; setting up and operating various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas and mist inhalation equipment; blood gas testing; observing and instructing patients during therapy; visiting all assigned respiratory cases to insure that physicians' orders are being carried out; inspecting and testing equipment; and enforcing safety rules.