Guam Administrative Code

§ 6630. Evaluations. (a) Written evaluations of students, which shall include academic achievement and clinical performance, shall be made by the faculty following the conclusion of each course. Students shall be allowed to participate in their evaluations. 123 (b) Written evalua…

§ 6631. Revisions of Approved Programs. (a) The following major program revisions requires Board approval and must submitted along with the description of the change(s) to the Board in writing prior to implementation. (1) Curriculum changes or course content and description; (2) …

§ 6632. Revocation of Approval of a Nurse Assistant Program. (a) The Board may revoke its approval of a nurse assistant program if the program fails to correct the deficiencies within the required time frame. (b) The executive director of the Board shall send a written notice by …

§ 6633. Voluntary Discontinuance of an Approved Nursing Education Program. (a) The governing institution that desires to voluntarily close its nursing education program shall: (1) Notify the Board in writing, stating the reasons for closure, the intended date of closure, and the …

§ 6634. Reinstatement of Approval. The Board shall reinstate Full Approval for a program on conditional approval if the program submits evidence that the program has met the standards set forth herein and has complied with the requirements the Board has imposed on it. The procedu…

§ 6635. Reopening of Nursing Programs. The procedure for reopening a nursing program begins with the same process as the Initial Approval. --------- ARTICLE 7 CERTIFICATION OF NURSE ASSISTANTS SOURCE: Added by P.L. 24-020: (May 12, 1997). Entire chapter repealed and adopted by P.…

§ 6701. Purpose. (a) The purpose of these rules and regulations is to ensure that persons functioning as Nurse Assistants on Guam have met minimum standards of competency as prescribed in these rules; and (b) To ensure that Nurse Assistants meet minimum standards of proficiency a…

§ 6702. Legal Authority. (a) Public Law 24-20 and § 12316.1 of Title 10, Guam Code Annotated empowers the Guam Board of Nurse Examiners to establish minimum qualifications through rules and 127 regulations and to set standards for Certified Nurse Assistant educational programs. S…

§ 6703. Powers and Duties. The Board shall enforce the provisions of section12316.1 of Title 10, Guam Code Annotated, as well as other duties, powers and authority as granted by appropriate statutes to include the following: (a) Adopt, and from time to time, revise such rules and…

§ 6704. Definitions. For purposes of these Rules and Regulations, the following terms are defined to mean: (a) “Abuse” includes, but is not limited to physical injury caused by other than accidental means; neglect which leads to physical harm; failure to provide direct care for r…

§ 6705. Certification Requirements. Certification with the Guam Board of Nurse Examiners is mandatory and is the responsibility of the individual Nurse Assistant who provides services for compensation on Guam. The certification shall be obtained prior to employment. (a) In order …

§ 6706. Scope of Practice. The Nurse Assistant, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse shall: (a) Demonstrate competence in providing patient personal care, basic treatment procedures and exercise plan as directed; (b) Facilitate the maintenance of a safe, clean, healthful e…

§ 6707. Responsibilities of the Nurse Assistant Applicant. 134 It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to: (a) Correspond or communicate directly with the Board. (b) Follow through with the submission of all required documents until application is completed. (c) Periodica…

§ 6708. Responsibilities of the Employer. Nursing administrators, agency heads or other employers, who employ Nurse Assistants without current certification, are in violation of the Guam Nurse Practice Act, Article 3, Chapter 12 135 of Title 10, Guam Code Annotated and these rule…

§ 6709. Certification by Examination. The following certification by examination shall apply to those applicants who wish to be certified as a Nurse Assistant: (a) The Nurse Assistant certification examination of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing is the Board’s exam…

§ 6710. Examination Requirements. Individuals seeking to write the Nurse Assistant examination must meet the following requirements: (a) Be a graduate of an approved high school or the equivalent General Education Courses (GED) certificate. High School students who complete a nur…

§ 6711. Policies for Examination. The following policies shall apply for nurse assistant examinations. (a) Applications and fees for the certifying examination shall be submitted to the Board office by the Board’s examination deadline. 138 (b) Applications containing fraudulent o…

§ 6712. Examination Retakes. All applicants wishing to retake the National Council of State Boards of Nursing certification examination for Nurse Assistants shall submit to the Board an examination application form, applicable fees and any updates as necessary. (a) Applicants ret…

§ 6713. Prioritization of Examination Candidates. Admission to the Nurse Assistants’ national certification examination shall be based on the following priority of graduates from: (a) A Board approved Nurse Assistants’ program on Guam; 140 (b) A Nurse Assistants’ program of the U…

§ 6714. Certification by Endorsement. An applicant for endorsement to practice as a nurse assistant on Guam shall submit and remit: (a) A current registration or certification as a nurse assistant from a certifying U.S. state or territory that meets Guam’s requirements; and (b) A…

§ 6715. Renewal of Certification. (a) Nurse assistant certifications shall be renewed biennially by September 30th of even numbered years. Failure to renew certification shall result in forfeiture of the right to work as a nurse assistant on Guam, until such time the certificatio…

§ 6716. Continuing Education Requirements. (a) Nurse assistants shall submit to the Board evidence of fifteen (15) Continuing Education hours or such other amount as the Board may determine: (1) In a health related education/training program as accepted by the Board; 143 (2) With…

§ 6717. Reinstatement of Lapsed Certification. (a) Any person whose certification has lapsed due to failure to renew by September 30th of the renewal year may apply to the Board for reinstatement upon submission of: (1) A completed application for reinstatement; (2) Verification …

§ 6718. Characteristics of Nurse Assistants. The graduate of the Nurse Assistant educational program shall be prepared to: 145 (a) Communicate and interact competently, effectively and respectfully on a one-to-one basis with clients, co- workers and supervisors; (b) Demonstrate s…

§ 6719. Grounds for Disciplinary Action. The Board may deny, suspend, or revoke a nurse assistant certificate in accordance with the Administrative Adjudication Law or issue a reprimand to a certified nurse assistant for the following causes: 146 (a) Conviction of a crime where s…

§ 6720. Fees. In addition to the application fee, the applicant shall remit payment for the fee of the exam and the applicant shall remit payment for the examination fee directly to the examining center. Fees shall be assessed for the approval of nurse assistant educational progr…

§ 6801. Violations. It is unlawful for any person to: (a) Engage in the practice of nursing or use any designation by which a person represents to the public that he/she is a licensed nurse, an APRN or a nurse assistant as defined in these Administrative Rules and Regulations wit…

§ 6802. Penalties. (a) Any person who violates the provisions of Article 8.1 is guilty of a misdemeanor upon conviction of the first such offense. Unless otherwise provided in this Article or any other law, any person who violates the provisions of section 6801, except Subsection…

§ 6803. Criminal Prosecution. Nothing in this Article shall be construed as a bar to criminal prosecution for violation of the provisions of these Administrative Rules and Regulations. --------- ARTICLE 9 DISCIPLINE AND PROCEEDINGS SOURCE: Added by P.L. 29-071:1 (May 7, 2008).…

§ 6901. Authority. The Board may exercise its disciplinary authority in accordance with the Act. This authority includes, but is not limited to, the power to: (a) Deny the application for a license; (b) Refuse to renew a license; (c) Revoke a license; (d) Suspend a license; (e) L…

§ 6902. Grounds for Denial of a License. Any of the following will be deemed to be grounds for denial of a license: (a) Failure to meet any requirement or standard pertaining to nursing practice or licensure established by law or by rules and regulations adopted by the Board. (b)…

§ 6903. Grounds for Discipline. (a) The Board may discipline a licensee or applicant for any one or a combination of the following grounds: (1) False, fraudulent or forged statement or misrepresentation in procuring a license to practice nursing. This shall mean, but shall not be…

§ 6904. Procedures. (a) Complaint Investigation: (1) When a complaint is filed with the Board that charges any persons with an act or omission in violation of the Nurse Practice Act and/or these rules and regulations, the Board shall provide for an investigation to determine whet…

§ 6905. Immunity. 158 Any member of the Board or staff, or any person reporting to the Board of Nursing in good faith information relating to alleged incidents of negligence or malpractice or the qualifications, fitness or character of a person licensed or applying for a license …

§ 6906. Notification. The Board shall provide information as required by federal law to federal databanks, to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing centralized licensing and discipline databank (Nursys) and may develop procedures for communicating with others in board p…

§7101. Rules and Regulations Incorporated by Reference. Rules and regulations of the Real Estate Commission relating to professional qualifications and requirements for licensing are incorporated herein by reference. [See Title III, Chapter 5, Guam Administrative Rules.] CH. 7 - …

§1808. Guidelines for the Elective Use of Conscious sedation, Deep Sedation, and General Anesthesia.

§8101. Definitions. As used in these Rules and Regulations: (a) Bed means the Board of Examiners for Dentistry. (b) Dental Ancillary Personnel includes Dental Auxiliaries, Dental Assistants, and Dental Laboratory Technicians. (c) Dental Hygiene means the rendering of educational,…

§8102. Requirements for Dental Licensure. (a) Repeal and Reenactment. The rules and regulations of the BED relative to the requirements for Dental licensure which were submitted to the Legislative Secretary on March 8, 1985 are hereby repealed and the rules and regulations in Sec…

§8103. Professional Conduct. (a) Violation. Violation of any of the provisions set forth in this Chapter shall constitute unprofessional conduct and may result in disciplinary action. (b) Professional Signs. No more than Three (3) signs shall designate the professional office whe…

§8104. Dental Hygienist. (a) Registration; Temporary Permit; Licensure. (1) Any person wishing to be employed as a dental hygienist must be licensed as a dental hygienist with the BED prior to employment with any health care facility or dental office. The application for dental h…

§8105. Ancillary Personnel. (a) Registration; Temporary Permit; Certification. (1) All persons wishing to perform the duties or functions of dental ancillary personnel must register with the BED and be issued a temporary permit prior to employment with any health care facility or…

§8106. Visiting clinicians; courses; seminars. Prior Approval Required. Licensees of other jurisdictions may be permitted to demonstrate their professional technical ability at scientific and clinical meetings approved by the BED. Any and all courses, seminars, clinics or demonst…

§8107. Conditional dental licensure. Conditions of Approval. In the event of a serious illness or an incapacitating occurrence to a Guam licensed dentist, the dentist or the dentist's representative may petition the BED to conditionally license a dentist to operate the dentist's …

§8108. Guidelines for the elective use of conscious sedation, deep sedation, and general anesthesia. (a) Definition of Terms. As used in this Chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) Must or Shall means an imperative need; mandatory'. (2) May or Could means f…

§8109 Recommendations for preventing the transmission of diseases within the dental practice. (a) Introduction. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has emerged as a major threat to public health since cases were first reported in 1981. This disease, which is nearly always f…

§8110. Dental Specialists.

§8110.Dental Specialists. (a) License to Practice as a Specialist Required. A Guam licensed dentist may not hold him or herself out to the public as being especially qualified in a branch of dentistry by announcing through the press, sign, card, letterhead, printed matter, or any…

§ 9101. Legislative Authority. Section 12503 of Title 10, Guam Code Annotated, authorizes the Guam Board of Examiners for Optometry to establish rules and regulations for the implementation and enforcement of the provisions of Article 5, Chapter 12 of Title 10, Guam Code Annotate…

§ 9102. Definitions. (a) Board means the Guam Board of Examiners for Optometry. (b) Co-management means an agreement between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist, who is licensed in and a resident of Guam, to share responsibility for patient care. (c) College of optometry means …