CA SB1436

Extends the operation of the Respiratory Care Practice Act and the Respiratory Care Board of California from January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2027, subjecting the board to legislative review upon that date.

Requires employers of respiratory care practitioners to report to the board any leave, resignation, suspension, or termination for cause, including suspected acts such as gross incompetence, falsification of medical records, and impaired substance use; establishes administrative fines up to $10,000 per violation.

Requires registries and agencies that place respiratory care practitioners at facilities to report suspected or actual misconduct or when a facility requests a "do not call" status for a practitioner.

Allows licensed vocational nurses employed by home health agencies to perform respiratory tasks and services identified by the Respiratory Care Board if they complete patient-specific training, with guidelines to be established by January 1, 2025.

Authorizes temporary performance of respiratory care services by other health care personnel during epidemics, pandemics, public disasters, or emergencies as identified and authorized by the board.